Sporting player benched as Portugal win U17 World Cup | OneFootball

The Portugal under-17 team made history this Thursday, November 27, by becoming world champions in their category. The team defeated Austria in the final, 1-0, with the goal scored by Anísio Cabral.

In the grand final of the under-17 World Cup, Portugal's coach once again fielded the usual starters. The starting eleven consisted of Romário Cunha, José Neto, Daniel Banjaqui, Martim Chelmik, Mauro Furtado, Bernardo Lima, Rafael Quintas, Stevan Manuel, Anísio Cabral, Mateus Mide, Duarte Cunha. On the bench, the only Sporting player on the match sheet, Alexandre Tverdohlebov.

Regarding the match, it was very balanced. The Portugal under-17 team started well, but saw Austria respond well to the early dominance. However, in the 32nd minute, the team took the lead with a goal by Anísio Cabral.

The second half was full of emotion. Portugal showed great defensive solidity, managing to nullify the Austrian attacks. The opponents even hit the post in the final 10 minutes, but the Portuguese team managed to hold onto the lead, securing the under-17 World Cup title.

This victory culminates an incredible journey for the Portugal under-17 team. The young players, led by Bino Maçães, had already become European champions this year, and complement that achievement with the under-17 World Cup, held in Qatar at the end of 2025.

Check out Portugal's goal in the under-17 World Cup final here:

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