Under-17s beat Independente to make it six straight wins in Paulista | OneFootball

São Paulo beat Independente 2-1 this Saturday at Estádio Comendador Agostinho Prada, in Limeira (SP), in the second phase 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 pounced on a loose ball inside the box and fired it into the net.

In the second half, Independente equalized five minutes in with a shot from outside the box. However, Tricolor went back in front in the 14th minute. On the play, Gabriel delivered a pinpoint cross for Nicolas Francisco, who headed home to secure the Tricolor victory.

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

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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