Under-17s face Venezuela again in second friendly at Granja Comary | OneFootball

Match will be broadcast on CBF TVCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

Brazil’s Under-17 National Team returns to the field this Sunday (23) for the second friendly against Venezuela. The match will be played at 10 a.m. at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ), and will wrap up the two-game series between the teams during their preparation period for the U-17 World Cup. The clash will be broadcast on CBF TV.

After a 2-1 win in the first meeting on Thursday (20), Brazil heads into the new fixture with another opportunity to put into practice the work developed by the coaching staff. More than the result, the match serves as a chance for head coach Carlos Eduardo Patetuci to observe the squad, test alternatives, and correct details with the challenges ahead in mind.

Throughout the latest training sessions, the coaching staff worked on tactical aspects and used the activities to make the final adjustments to the team. For the second match, the expectation is for a Brazilian side once again focused from the start, maintaining the organization and intensity shown in the first game, as highlighted by head coach Carlos Eduardo Eduardo Patetuci.

Carlos Eduardo Patetuci, coach of Brazil’s Under-17 National TeamCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

“We know it will be a different game because Venezuela will also make its adjustments. Our goal is to stay focused, keep putting our patterns of play into practice, and make the most of this opportunity to improve our competitive level. We’re going to make some adjustments, especially in a few details we noticed in the first game, and go in fully focused again,” the coach said.

The first friendly was marked by Brazil’s comeback. Venezuela opened the scoring, but Brazil rallied and won 2-1, with goals from Rodrigo and Marcos Pesseti. The result opened the series, which will conclude this Sunday (23).

The match at Granja Comary represents another step in the team’s preparation for the U-17 World Cup. With the tournament on the horizon, every fixture becomes important for consolidating the team and giving the coaching staff new evaluation options.

Brazil and Venezuela will meet again this Sunday Credits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

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