Brazil under-20s beat the United States, make it two in Spain | OneFootball

Igor Felisberto celebrates his goal Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF

Brazil’s Under-20 National Team beat the United States 2-0 this Thursday (1st) at Pinatar Arena in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain. Igor Felisberto and Heittor scored Brazil’s goals, both in the second half.

Brazil returns to the field on Sunday (4th) for the final match of this friendly series in Spain. The team will face Mexico, again at Pinatar Arena.

THE MATCH

The first good chance for the team coached by Paulo Victor came in the 10th minute. Bruninho broke down the left, looked up, and crossed for Luca Meirelles, who tried to get a touch in the six-yard box. The ball hit the defense and ended up safely in the hands of goalkeeper De Marzi.

Two minutes later, Bruninho was involved again. The forward took a corner, the American defense only partially cleared it, and Gabriel Carvalho picked up the loose ball. His shot was powerful but went wide to the left of the goal.

Ryan in action in the friendly against the United StatesCredits: Nelson Terme /CBF

In the 23rd minute, Brazil threatened again. Ryan took a free kick and, in the challenge, Cupps handled the ball. On the rebound, Gabriel Carvalho hit it first time and nearly opened the scoring.

In the 40th minute, Ryan showed up again. After receiving a pass from Bruninho, the Bragantino full-back got into the box, cleverly dribbled past Brunell, and tried to play the ball toward Luca Meirelles. The defense got a touch and sent it out for a corner.

Shortly after, Ryan had another important involvement. After another move with Bruninho, he received the ball inside the area and tried to beat his marker. Goalkeeper De Marzi made the save and prevented Brazil from scoring.

Ruan Pablo challenges for the ball with a United States defenderCredits: Nelson Terme /CBF

With six shots to the United States’ three, Brazil went into halftime showing a strong presence in attack, but without managing to break the deadlock.

Second half

Brazil started the second half still on the front foot and created the best chance of the game in the 20th minute. Bruninho received the ball on the right, cut onto his left foot, and struck firmly. The ball crashed off the post, and on the rebound Heittor tried to head it in, but sent it wide. De Marzi had managed to get a touch on Bruninho’s shot before it hit the post.

Brazil’s pressure continued and, three minutes later, the goal came. Igor Felisberto advanced down the left and crossed into the box. Bruninho let the ball run without getting a touch, but goalkeeper De Marzi failed to make the save and ended up allowing the ball to go in.

With the lead on the scoreboard, Brazil kept pushing forward. In the 26th minute, Heittor received a pass from Kauã Pascini inside the box, but shot over the goal.

In the 37th minute, Brazil doubled the lead. Erick Belé found Heittor with a precise long ball. The forward controlled it, cut past Martínez, and finished past goalkeeper Giorgio de Marzi to score Brazil’s second.

Heittor celebrates his goalCredits: Nelson Terme /CBF

MATCH DETAILS

Brazil 2-0 United States

Under-20 Friendly

Date: October 1, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 6 p.m. (local) | 1 p.m. (Brasília time)

Venue: Pinatar Arena, San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain

Referee: Víctor García Acosta (ESP)

Assistant referees: María La Fuente Hidalogo (ESP) and Antônio Garnés Ibarra (ESP)

Fourth official: Lucas Martín García (ESP)

Brazil: Léo Nannetti; Ryan (Igor Felisberto), Vitão, João Souza and Kauã Prates (Kauã Pascini), Huguinho, Ramon Rique (Lucas Rodrigues) and Gabriel Carvalho (Djhordney); Bruninho (Isaque), Luca Meirelles (Erick Belé) and Ruan Pablo (Yuri Leles). Head coach: Paulo Victor.

United States: Marzi; Miller, Torquato, Cupps and Hamouda; Brunell, Sanchez, Oyharçabal, Contreras, Klapija and Dills (Randel). Head coach: Gonzalo Segares.

Yellow cards: João Souza (Brazil), and Klapija and Torquato (United States)

Goals: Igor Felisberto and Heittor (Brazil)

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