Brazil edge Argentina on penalties to claim U15 Conmebol Liga Evolução | OneFootball

The Brazilian National Team defeated Argentina and was crowned champion of the first edition of the Conmebol Liga Evolución U-15 this Monday, in Asunción, Paraguay. After a 2-2 draw in regular time, the Canarinho came out on top in the penalty shootout, winning 5-4.

Allan and Lucas Lopes scored the Brazilian goals in regulation time, and goalkeeper Bruno Samudio saved one of the penalties in the shootout. Bruno Cabral netted both goals for Argentina.

Campaign in the tournament

Brazil finished the tournament unbeaten. In their debut, they beat Peru 2-0, and then overcame Ecuador 4-3. Next, the team drew 1-1 with Colombia and, in the last round of the group stage, finished with the same score against Venezuela.

Under the command of coach Guilherme Dalla Déa, Brazil finished as leader of the Zona Norte Group. Argentina led the Zona Sul Group, which included Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

The match

The Brazilian National Team dominated the action in the first half, and Allan opened the scoring after receiving the ball on the right, entering the box, and skillfully deceiving the defender before finishing with his left foot.

Argentina came back pressing in the second half, but in the 13th minute Lucas Lopes extended the lead. After a good offensive play, he controlled the ball between two defenders and scored Brazil's second goal.

However, Argentina reacted quickly, scoring two goals with Bruno Cabral in the 17th and 19th minutes, tying the match and taking the final to penalties.

Penalties

Lucas Lopes, Caio, Ruan Lima, José Soares, and Jean converted their penalties for Brazil. On the Argentine side, Roman González had his attempt saved by Bruno Samudio, who dove to the right spot to prevent the Argentine goal. The Seleção won the shootout 5-4 and lifted the trophy.

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