José Neto fires Portugal U17s into World Cup final | OneFootball

José Neto was once again decisive in service of the national team. The young footballer, who shines in the youth ranks of Benfica, scored the penalty that allowed Bino Maçães’ side to overcome Brazil, thus securing a place in the U-17 World Cup final.

The young left-back is one of several youth players from the Eagles’ academy who have been shining in Qatar, helping Portugal reach the decisive match. It should be remembered that José Neto had already demonstrated his talent on the pitch during the group stage, attracting the interest of several European football clubs.

The Portuguese side faced Brazil, who were also considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. The match between the two Portuguese-speaking nations was marked by balance, with the youngsters on both sides creating several opportunities, but the deadlock persisted.

The same was true in the second 45 minutes, with both teams missing some clear chances that could have resulted in a lead on the scoreboard. However, just as in the first half, the goals did not come.

With the score at 0-0, the decision was postponed to a penalty shootout, where Portugal proved to be more effective. However, before José Neto scored the decisive goal, the Portuguese team had a scare after one of their players missed a penalty, but the Brazilians ended up wasting more chances. The final will be between Portugal and Austria.

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