Benfica stars shine again for Portugal’s under-17s | OneFootball

The under-17 team reached the final of the World Championship. To get to the decisive match, the team defeated Brazil in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regular time. It was up to José Neto to take the decisive penalty, and the Benfica player did not disappoint the millions of Portuguese fans who celebrated the victory.

The young left-back is one of several young talents from the Benfica academy who have shone in Qatar, helping Portugal reach the decisive match. It should be noted that José Neto had already demonstrated his talent on the field during the group stage, attracting the interest of several European football clubs.

The team faced Brazil, which was also considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. The match between the two Portuguese-speaking nations was marked by balance, with young players from both sides creating several opportunities, but the score remained unchanged.

The same was true in the second 45 minutes, with both teams missing some clear chances that could have given them an advantage on the scoreboard. However, as in the first half, no goals were scored.

With the scoreboard showing 0-0, decisions were postponed to the penalty shootout, where Portugal proved to be more effective. However, before José Neto scored the decisive goal, the team had a scare after one of its players missed a penalty, but Brazil ended up missing more. The final will be between Portugal and Austria.

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