Academy round-up: São Paulo U17's stunning 10-man comeback, U15 stay top | OneFootball

São Paulo’s youth teams earned two wins over Atlético Paulista this Saturday (18) in the Campeonato Paulista at Jair Alves dos Santos Stadium, in Salto de Pirapora, São Paulo.

The under-15 Tricolor won 2-0, with goals from Lucas Jorge and Victor Israel, and remained atop Group 10, while the under-17 side came from behind despite being a man down and won 3-2, with goals from Rhian and top prospect Nicolas Francisco, who made the difference by scoring twice.

KEEP AN EYE ON THE TOP SCORER!

In the older age group’s match, the Cotia team created the game’s first big chance through João Lucas, who hit the post. However, it was Atlético Paulista who opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a shot from outside the box. In the 37th minute of the first half, the Tricolor had a player sent off.

The response came right at the start of the second half. Just one minute in, Rhian received a pass from Zabarelli and scored a brilliant backheel goal to level the match. In the 26th minute, after a long distribution from goalkeeper João Soato and a mistake by the opposing defense, top scorer Nicolas Francisco headed the ball over the goalkeeper to complete the comeback.

In the 39th minute, the rival side equalized through a set play, but in the last action of the match, Nicolas Francisco appeared again and sealed the win from the penalty spot. With the result, São Paulo reached 20 points and remains in 2nd place in Group 10, just behind Atlético Paulista, who now have 27 points.

Before returning to Paulista action, the under-17s will host Atlético-MG on Wednesday (22) at 3 p.m. Brasília time at Bruno José Daniel Stadium, in Santo André, São Paulo, for the Brazilian Championship in the category. In the state competition, their next match will be on Saturday (25) at 11 a.m. against Votoraty at José Liberatti Stadium, in Osasco, São Paulo.

Under-17: João Soato; João Bispo, Artur Kapaz, João Marcos and Luan (Júlio, 14' 2nd half); Kauã Edmar (Caio, 44' 2nd half), Aguilar and Zabarelli (Gabriel, 20' 2nd half); João Lucas (Rhian, at halftime [Lysander, 44' 2nd half]), Hiago (Raphael França, at halftime) and Brenno (Nicolas Francisco, 14' 2nd half). Head coach: Menta.

UNDER-15 STAY COMFORTABLY ON TOP

Meanwhile, São Paulo’s under-15 side controlled the action throughout the first half of its match against Atlético Paulista, but went into the break with the score still goalless.

In the second half, Lucas Jorge opened the scoring for São Paulo in the 27th minute. Victor Israel headed the ball into the midfielder’s path, and he struck firmly into the net. Two minutes later, Victor Israel doubled the lead after receiving a pass from Kléber, dribbling past his marker, and tapping into an empty net.

With the win, the Made in Cotia team reached 25 points and remains top of Group 10 in the Paulista. In the next round of the state championship, the under-15s will face Votoraty on Saturday (25) at 9 a.m. at José Liberatti Stadium, in Osasco, São Paulo.

Under-15: Felipe Avila; Ruann, Pedro Leão (Gabryell Henric, at halftime), Gabriel and Gilbert; Pietro (Miguel, at halftime), Lucas Jorge and Luisinho (Juninho, at halftime); Enzo (Victor Israel, at halftime), Arthur (Daniel, 19' 2nd half) and Yahgo (Kléber). Head coach: Vinícius dos Santos.

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