Palmeiras duo off the bench, decisive in Brazil win | OneFootball

Brazil’s Under-20 National Team had decisive contributions from Palmeiras players in the 3-1 win over Paraguay this Tuesday (31). Coming off the bench, Erick Belé and Heittor were key to the comeback.

Paraguay took the lead through Rodrigo Vera, but Brazil responded and turned the match around with three penalty goals, scored by Luca Meirelles, Erick Belé, and Isaque.

In Brazil’s second goal, Belé converted the penalty after Heittor was fouled in the box, in a move created by the Palmeiras duo, who came on during the match. The third penalty was won by Belé.

Another standout performance

Erick Belé had already been one of the national team’s main players in the previous friendly against Paraguay, played on Saturday (28), at Martins Pereira Stadium. On that occasion, he started and also scored a goal in the 3-1 victory.

Palmeiras represented at youth level

In addition to the players called up to the senior national teams, Palmeiras has three players representing Brazil’s Under-20 side during this FIFA international window. Alongside forwards Erick Belé and Heittor, goalkeeper Kauan Lima was also with the Seleção.

Coaching staff with ties to the club

The matches marked Paulo Victor Gomes’ return as head coach of Brazil’s Under-20 National Team. The coach won multiple titles with Palmeiras and has resumed charge of the Under-20 and Pre-Olympic teams. He has Lucas Andrade, a former club coach, as his assistant.

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