Brazil beat Venezuela and stay perfect in the South American U17 | OneFootball

Eduardo Pape and Bryan celebrate the National Team’s goalCredits: Nelson Terme / CBF

Brazil’s National Team defeated Venezuela 1-0 this Sunday (12) at Estádio Ameliano Villeta, in the final round of the group stage of the South American U-17 Championship. The goal was scored by Eduardo Pape.

With the result, Brazil finished the first phase with 12 points and a 100% record. In addition to Venezuela, the team coached by Carlos Eduardo Patetuci defeated Bolivia (5-0), Peru (4-1) and Argentina (3-0).

Now, Brazil awaits the conclusion of Group A to find out its opponent in the semifinals of the competition.

THE MATCH

Brazil’s National Team nearly opened the scoring in less than a minute. Lyan got the ball, surged down the right and fired a low shot that went close to the right post.

Brazil started with great intensity in the opening minutes. In the fifth minute, Richard made a good move down the left and laid it off to Leonardo Cerci, who hit a good shot, but the Venezuelan goalkeeper parried it away and cleared the danger.

The match took place this Sunday Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF

Due to the heavy rain, both teams had difficulty exchanging passes and the match became scrappy.

In the 37th minute, Eduardo Pape was brought down inside the box and the referee awarded a penalty. He took it himself and hit a low shot into the right corner to open the scoring.

Eduardo Pape during the penalty kick Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF

The rain did not let up and the match remained scrappy, making things difficult for both teams.

Despite the difficulties, Brazil tried to extend its lead. A good chance came in the 29th minute of the second half, when David Nogueira hit the post with a shot.

In the 33rd minute, another good opportunity. Danylo took a free kick from the right, João Bezerra rose above everyone else and headed firmly, but the ball went wide. And the National Team finished the match with a 1-0 victory.

MATCH DETAILS

Brazil 1-0 Venezuela

South American U-17 Championship

4th round - group stage

Venue: Estádio Ameliano Villeta, in Villeta (Paraguay)

Date: 04/12/2026 (Sunday)

Time: 5 p.m.

Referee: Mathias de Armas (URU)

Assistant referee 1: Héctor Begalo (URU)

Assistant referee 2: Mathias Muniz (URU)

Fourth official: Jairo Mayorga (COL)

Fifth official: Roberto Padilla (COL)

Goal: Eduardo Pape

Brazil: Vitor Godoy; Danylo do Amaral, Guilherme Lira, João Sá and Richard Wendel; Leonardo Cerci, Eduardo Pape (Breno Sales) and Robert William (João Bezerra); Bryan Lima (Riquelme Henrique), Lyan and David Nogueira. Coach: Carlos Eduardo Patetuci.

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