Europe-eyed wonderkid scores as São Paulo draw with Corinthians | OneFootball

São Paulo drew 1-1 with Corinthians in an academy derby played this Monday (1) at Canindé, in the 2nd round of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship.

São Paulo’s goal was scored by 17-year-old attacking midfielder Gustavo Zabarelli, who has already been closely monitored for some time by European giants such as Barcelona and Ajax. With the result, the São Paulo side moved to two points in the national competition.

In a very closely contested first half, Tricolor created the first chance of the match. Before the 10-minute mark, Nicolas Francisco received the ball in midfield and hit the crossbar. On a counterattack, in the 13th minute, the rival side opened the scoring.

However, the Made In Cotia boys reacted quickly and equalized in the 22nd minute, with Zabarelli converting a penalty. In the play that led to the spot kick, Robert broke into the box and was brought down by the defender, who was sent off.

In the second half, Tricolor created good chances but could not score the winner and had to settle for a point at Canindé.

Now, the team turns its attention to the Paulista Championship. On Saturday (6), at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), São Paulo host Clube Vital at CFA Laudo Natel, in Cotia. Their next fixture in the Brazilian championship will also be at home, on June 9 at 3 p.m., against Flamengo.

Under-17: João Soato; João Bispo (Brenno, 30/2), Kauã Daniel, Miranda and Luan (Júlio, 45/2); Caio, Kauã Edmar (Hiago, at halftime) and Robert; Aguilar (Lysander, 45/2), Zabarelli and Nicolas Francisco. Coach: Menta.

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