Under-17s beat Independente for sixth straight win in the Paulista | OneFootball

São Paulo beat Independente 2-1 this Saturday at Estádio Comendador Agostinho Prada, in Limeira, São Paulo, in the second round of the Paulista U-17 Championship. With the result, Tricolor claimed its sixth straight win in the state competition and took sole possession of the top spot in Group 22.

São Paulo opened the scoring in the 25th minute of the first half. After a corner kick, Artur Kapaz took advantage of a loose ball inside the box and finished into the net.

In the second half, Independente equalized in the fifth minute with a shot from outside the box. However, Tricolor scored again in the 14th minute. On the play, Gabriel delivered a perfect cross for Nicolas Francisco, who headed home to secure the win for Tricolor.

Now, the team turns its attention to the Brazilian U-17 Championship. On Tuesday, São Paulo hosts Bahia at 3 p.m. at CFA Laudo Natel, in Cotia, São Paulo.

U-17: João Soato; Raphael França (Rafael), Artur Kapaz, João Marcos and Júlio (Peixoto); Wellington (Caio Santana), Gabriel and Pedro Ruan (Erick); Hiago (João Lucas), Carlos (Mikael) and Nicolas Francisco. Head coach: Alexandre Torrezan.

Credit: Rubens Chiri / São Paulo FC

Credit: Rubens Chiri / São Paulo FC

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