José Neto the hero, Benfica star sends Portugal U17s to final | OneFootball

José Neto was once again decisive in service of the national team. The young footballer, who shines in the youth ranks of Benfica, scored the penalty that allowed Bino Maçães' team to surpass Brazil, thus securing a place in the final of the Under-17 World Cup.

The young left-back is one of several young talents from the Benfica academy who have been shining in Qatar, helping Portugal reach the decisive match. It should be noted that José Neto had already demonstrated his talent on the field during the group stage, attracting the interest of several European football clubs.

The Portuguese team faced Brazil, which was also considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. The match between the two Portuguese-speaking nations was marked by balance, with young players on both sides creating several opportunities, but the score remained goalless.

The same happened in the second 45 minutes, with both teams missing some clear chances that could have resulted in a lead on the scoreboard. However, just as in the first half, the goals did not appear.

With the scoreboard showing 0-0, the decisions were postponed to a penalty shootout, where Portugal ended up being more effective. However, before José Neto struck the decisive goal, the Portuguese team had a scare after one of its players missed a penalty, but the Brazilians ended up missing more. The final will be between Portugal and Austria.

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