😭 Brazil knocked out in U17 World Cup semi-finals | OneFootball

The Brazilian U-17 team fought hard this Monday (24), but did not make it to the final of the World Cup in their category. 

After a goalless draw in regulation time, Brazil fell to Portugal in penalties by 6 x 5 at the Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar.

Brazil had the chance to win earlier, but Ruan Pablo hit the post. And saw Angelo miss afterwards. The Portuguese team only missed with goalkeeper Romário Cunha. 

Current champions of the U-17 Euro, Portugal will attempt their first World Cup title against Austria, another debutant in finals. 

The match will be on Thursday (27), starting at 1 PM (Brasília time). 

Meanwhile, Brazil focuses on the third-place match against Italy. 

They were trying to reach the final to have a chance to equal Nigeria's record, the biggest champion in the category with five titles. 

Few Chances in the 1st Half

The first half saw Portugal with greater possession.

But Brazil was more aggressive with the ball.

Dell (Bahia) had the best opportunity for the team at 19', with Chelmik saving on the line.

Portugal's main reference, Anísio Cabral, couldn't gain an advantage over the Brazilian defense.

Plenty of Tension in the Final Stage

Brazil risked losing Luis Felipe to a red card after a VAR review, but the Palmeiras midfielder - playing as a left-back - only received a yellow.

Having only four outfield players on the bench hindered coach Dudu Patetuci's plans.

Defender Luís Eduardo (Grêmio) and left-back Arthur Ryan (Fluminense) were suspended due to a second yellow card.

Defender Vitor Hugo (Cruzeiro) served his third match suspension after a red card against Paraguay.

Left-back Derick Araújo (Palmeiras) suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh against Paraguay and was unavailable for the rest of the tournament.

Gabriel Mec (Grêmio) was the first option for something "different." And Pietro Tavares (Cruzeiro) was the second and last attempt. 

Physically better, Portugal began to control the actions. And posed a real threat with Anísio Cabral.

Brazil's best chance came with Zé Lucas, stylishly volleying after a free-kick. 

The last major play of regulation time. 

Penalties

Tomás Soares took a good shot, leaving no chance for João Pedro (1x0).

Romário Cunha went for the ball, but Dell equalized (1x1).

João Pedro guessed the corner, but Chelmik scored (2x1).

Thiaguinho took a good shot, leaving no chance for Romário. He went for the ball but didn't reach it (2x2).

Santi Verdi sent João Pedro the wrong way to score (3x2).

Zé Lucas also ignored the presence of the rival goalkeeper (3x3).

Yoan Pereira was another who sent the Brazilian the wrong way (4x3). 

Luis Pacheco repeated Zé Lucas to take Romário Cunha out of the picture (4x4).

The Portuguese goalkeeper Romário Cunha missed his shot (4x4).

Ruan Pablo had the chance to win, but hit the left post (4x4). 

João Aragão scored after João Pedro waited until the last moment (5x4).

Gabriel Mec showed skill to equalize (5x5).

José Neto sent João Pedro the wrong way (6x5).

Angelo missed his shot, securing Portugal's place in the final (6x5).

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