Palmeiras U17s thrash Vasco, top Brasileiro first phase | OneFootball

Palmeiras wrapped up the first phase of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship with a rout. On the afternoon of this Wednesday (30), Verdão beat Vasco 5-0 at Arena Crefisa Barueri in the 19th and final round of the opening stage.

The goals from the Academy youngsters were scored by Diego, Gustavo Froldi, twice, Gabriel Bueno, and Caio Matheus.

With the result, Palmeiras secured the best record of the first phase and advanced to the quarterfinals as the outright leader. Their opponent will be Atlético-MG, who finished eighth. The tie will be played over two legs, with Verdão hosting the second match.

Standout campaign

In 19 matches in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship, Palmeiras recorded 14 wins, two draws, and three defeats. The team scored 56 goals and conceded 26.

Palmeiras’ top scorer in the competition is Thauan, with 11 goals.

In the quarterfinals, Palmeiras will look to maintain the form that earned them top spot and advance once again in the competition.

Rout built across both halves

Palmeiras opened the scoring just two minutes in. Isaac Nicolas broke forward down the left and crossed into the box. After a scramble, Diego was there to finish and put Verdão ahead.

In first-half stoppage time, Kaique Gabriel was brought down inside the area. Gustavo Froldi converted the penalty into the right corner to double the lead.

After the break, Froldi found the net again. In the ninth minute, Robert took a corner from the right and the forward rose to head home his second goal of the match.

In the 18th minute, Diego made the move down the right and got a shot away. After the Vasco goalkeeper’s rebound, Gabriel Bueno was there to score the fourth.

The fifth goal came in the 43rd minute. Gabriel Bueno made a good run down the right and found Caio Matheus, who finished to complete the rout in Barueri.

Chasing a third title

Palmeiras are chasing their third Brazilian Under-17 Championship title. The club won the 2022 and 2023 editions.

In the first triumph, Verdão beat Grêmio 2-1 in the final. The following year, they defeated São Paulo 3-0 and lifted the trophy again.

Verdão also competing in the Paulista

In addition to the national championship, Palmeiras are still competing in the Paulista Under-17 Championship. After finishing the second phase top of Group 23, the team will face Flamengo-SP in the third phase.

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