Brazil Under-17s fight back to thrash Peru at South American U17s | OneFootball

Brazil youngsters celebrate positive result against PeruCredits: Nelson Terme / CBF

There was that early scare, but Brazil’s Under-17 national team did not let it get to them and came from behind to beat Peru 4-1 this Monday (6) at Estádio Ameliano Villeta, in Villeta, Paraguay, in a match valid for the second round of Group B of the South American Championship in the category. The goals for the Seleção were scored by Vinicius Rocha, Riquelme Henrique, João Bezerra and Eduardo Pape.

With the result, Brazil reached six points and remains top of Group B.

Brazil’s next match is against Argentina on Friday (10) at 8 p.m., once again at Estádio Ameliano Villeta, for the third round of Group B.

THE MATCH

The game started a little scrappy for both sides. In the 18th minute, Brazil conceded a goal. Forward Sandro Del Piero, after a quick move, struck powerfully to open the scoring.

Under-17 team beat Peru in the second round of the South American ChampionshipCredits: Nelson Terme / CBF

Despite conceding, Brazil did not lose heart and pushed forward in search of the equalizer. In the 26th minute, Brazil nearly leveled the score. Kauê Furquim struck hard and the ball cruelly crashed off the crossbar.

The equalizer came in the 34th minute. After a scramble inside the box, the ball fell to Vinicius Rocha, who shot, and the ball deflected off a Peruvian defender and ended up in the back of the net.

The comeback came quickly. Two minutes later, Riquelme Henrique got on the ball and sent it into the goal.

At the start of the second half, Brazil imposed its rhythm and went in search of extending the lead.

In the sixth minute, Eduardo Conceição burst down the left, beat his marker, got into the six-yard box and delivered a pinpoint pass to João Bezerra, who finished and ran off to celebrate Brazil’s third goal of the match.

João Bezerra celebrates his goalCredits: Nelson Terme / CBF

With control of the match, the fourth goal was only a matter of time. In the 13th minute, Eduardo Conceição produced a fine individual play and passed to Eduardo Pape, who ran off to celebrate Brazil’s fourth goal.

Brazil had chances to extend the lead, but was denied by goalkeeper Roberto. And the game ended with a 4-1 win for Brazil.

MATCH DETAILS

Brazil 4 x 1 Peru

South American Under-17 Championship - 2nd round (GROUP B)

Venue: Estádio Ameliano Villeta, in Villeta, Paraguay

Date: 04/06/2026 (Monday)

Time: 8 p.m.

Referee: Mathias de Armas (URU)

Assistant referee 1: Hector Bergaló (URU)

Assistant referee 2: Mathias Muniz (URU)

Fourth official: Jayro Mayorga (COL)

Fifth official: Roberto Padilla (COL)

Brazil: Vitor Wachter; Samuel Almeida, David Brendo (Guilherme Lira), Breno Sales and Arthur Monteiro (Richard Wendel); Vinicius Rocha (Leonardo Cerci), Eduardo Pape and Eduardo Conceição; Kauê Furquim (Lyan), João Bezerra (Ruan Yago) and Riquelme Henrique. Head coach: Carlos Eduardo Patetuci.

Goals: Vinicius Rocha, Riquelme Henrique, João Bezerra and Eduardo Pape.

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