Kauê Furquim celebrates the first hat-trick of his career | OneFootball

National team beat Bolivia 5-0Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF

Forward Kauê Furquim, of Bahia, scored three goals in Brazil’s Under-17 National Team’s 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia last Saturday (4) at Ameliano Villeta Stadium, in Villeta, Paraguay, in the opening round of the South American Championship for the age group. It was the first hat-trick of his career, and he could not hide his happiness.

“First of all, I want to thank God and thank my family for always being with me. So, it’s very rewarding. My first hat-trick, and even more so being able to do it wearing this shirt. It’s a unique feeling and, God willing, there will be many more. It’s a dream come true for someone who came from a favela. I’m very happy about everything that is happening in my career,” the player celebrated.

Kauê also made a point of praising coach Carlos Eduardo Patetuci, who leads the Canarinha, as well as his teammates.

“The coach always gives us guidance and makes us more and more confident. You can be sure that if it weren’t for my team, my teammates, those three goals would not have happened,” he stressed.

Brazil’s Under-17 National Team’s next match is against Peru on Monday (6) at 8 p.m., once again at Ameliano Villeta Stadium. Kauê Furquim spoke about his expectations for the clash.

“It’s about keeping our feet on the ground and staying focused on this next match. God willing, we’ll go in the same way we did in the first game, and everything will work out.”

With three points, Brazil’s Under-17 National Team sits top of Group B.

Kauê Furquim in action in the match against Bolivia Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF

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