Brazil U17s beat Ivory Coast in final round of UEFA Friendship Tournament | OneFootball

The Brazil Men's Under-17 National Team beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the third and final round of the UEFA Friendship Tournament. Arthur Gomide and Kauê Furquim scored Brazil's goals to wrap up the run of matches in Nyon, Switzerland.

The young Seleção finished the tournament with two wins and one loss. In their debut, they thrashed Canada 6-0. They then suffered a 3-1 defeat to Spain. In their final match, they beat Ivory Coast 2-1.

Arthur Gomide opened the scoring in the clash against Ivory CoastCredits: Fabio Souza/CBF

THE MATCH

The match began very evenly, with both teams trying to find a way to goal, but without success. Brazil only opened the scoring in the 39th minute. After a corner and a scramble inside the box, the ball fell to Arthur Gomide on the edge of the penalty area. The midfielder did not miss the opportunity and found the net.

Right at the start of the second half, in the 3rd minute, Ivory Coast leveled the match. With the score at 1-1, the game became scrappy again, but Brazil had the better chances.

The young Seleção made the most of its chance in the 40th minute, when Kauê Furquim converted a penalty and sealed the victory for the team coached by Carlos Eduardo Patetuci.

Under-17 National Team beat Ivory Coast in the final round of the UEFA Friendship TournamentCredits: Fabio Souza/CBF

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