Brasileirão Sub-20 B ends in Goiás celebrations | OneFootball

The Brasileirão U-20 B came to an end on Thursday night (23) with Goiás celebrating. The Esmeraldino side drew 1-1 with Ceará and won 11-10 on penalties in a match played at Estádio Presidente Vargas in Fortaleza, Ceará.

Goiás youth football manager Richard Vieira celebrated the achievement and highlighted the work of the entire team dedicated to the young players.

"It’s a landmark moment for us. Two great teams reached this final, and Ceará fully deserved everything they achieved, but this title crowns many years of work here at Goiás, developing our players. Today we always have 10 to 12 academy players in the first-team squad, and that’s all down to the work done every day, not just by me, but by all the staff. I can only thank and congratulate the players, the coaching staff, and everyone who works with us."

Brasileirão U-20 B 2026 trophyCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

CEARÁ: UNBEATEN RUNNERS-UP

The acting president of the Ceará Football Federation, Mauro Neto, emphasized the importance of CBF’s investment in youth competitions and reinforced the significance of Ceará’s promotion to the Série A of the Brasileirão U-20. It is worth noting that Vozão finished as runners-up undefeated, with eight wins and two draws.

“First of all, I’d like to thank the CBF for organizing the competition. We know it’s challenging to provide a full calendar for youth football, so the idea of the Brasileirão U-20 B was excellent,” he said.

“It is a great satisfaction to host the final and to have the ability to produce new talents for football in Ceará. Ceará represented the state very well and finished the competition unbeaten, earning promotion to Série A,” he added.

Goiás are champions of the 2026 Brasileirão U-20 BCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

GOIÁS CELEBRATION

Coach Gabriel Carvalho arrived at Goiás in 2026 and has already achieved two major feats: the Brasileirão U-20 B title and promotion to the competition’s Série A. The coach reflected on the match and could not hide his emotion as he celebrated the title.

"It really was a very difficult match. First, I want to congratulate Ceará, who were runners-up without losing a single game, but Goiás deserve a lot of credit for coming here and facing a much more experienced opponent. We approached the game in a way that required a lot of thought in execution, and the players were brilliant, combative, and highly skilled. I believe Goiás, because of the recovery the team showed during the competition and how much it grew, fully deserve not only promotion to Série A, but also the title," he said.

Goiás are champions of the 2026 Brasileirão U-20 BCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Scorer of Esmeraldino’s goal, Hallerrandrio said it is a great honor to be able to contribute to the team. He became emotional while speaking about a recent loss in his family and how football has helped him get through this difficult time.

"I want to thank God and everyone for their dedication and effort in this match. It takes a lot of hard work. I had this shirt made in tribute to my family, whom I lost not long ago, and that motivated me even more to play and score a goal for my grandfather and grandmother, who are looking after me now. I’m very happy, and this group fully deserved to be champions," he said.

Goiás are champions of the 2026 Brasileirão U-20 BCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

THE COMPETITION

This was the second edition of the Brasileirão U-20 B. The tournament began in 2025, when Avaí were crowned champions after defeating Vitória 3-1 in the final. One difference in 2026 is that promotion to Série A goes not only to the two finalists, but also to the third team with the best overall campaign. Along with Ceará and Goiás, Atlético-MG also won promotion and will play in the Brasileirão U-20 A in 2027.

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