Palmeiras U17 beat Corinthians in Brasileiro despite World Cup absences | OneFootball

The Under-17 team of Palmeiras defeated Corinthians 3-2 on Tuesday (02), at the Gabriel Marques da Silva Stadium in Santana de Parnaíba, during the 17th round of the initial phase of the Brazilian Championship in this category. The goals for the Academy's Creations were scored by Gustavo Froldi (twice) and João Paulo.

Already qualified for the quarterfinals, the Verdão reached 40 points, leading the Under-17 Brazilian Championship. The palestrino team has played 17 matches in the tournament, with 13 wins, one draw, and three losses, totaling 49 goals scored and 18 conceded – the team's top scorers in the competition are Juan Francisco and Juan Gabriel, with nine goals each.

The alviverde team took the field with an alternative squad, as the main athletes of the category are in Spain for the Under-17 Club World Cup. A two-time champion of the tournament, Palmeiras faces Real Bétis-ESP, Córdoba-ESP, and Real Madrid-ESP in the first phase of this edition.

In the next round of the Under-17 Brazilian Championship, the Academy's Creations will face Internacional on the 16th (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Morada dos Quero-Queros Stadium in Alvorada-RS.

Unlike previous editions, the 20 clubs participating in the Under-17 Brazilian Championship face each other in a single round in the first phase, with the top eight advancing to the quarterfinals, which will be played in a single match, as well as the semifinal. The grand final will be held in home and away games.

Verdão is seeking its third title in the Under-17 Brazilian Championship. In 2022, the Academy's Creations defeated Grêmio 2-1 to claim the trophy. The following year, the alviverde team overcame São Paulo 3-0 and became two-time champions.

Palmeiras is also competing in the Under-17 Paulista Championship. In the next round of the State Championship, the palestrino team will face Rio Preto on Saturday (06), at 11 a.m., at the Anísio Haddad Stadium in São José do Rio Preto-SP.

Upcoming Palmeiras Under-17 matches in the Brasileirão

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