Palmeiras duo off the bench, decisive in Brazil win | OneFootball

Brazil’s Under-20 National Team had decisive contributions from Palmeiras players in a 3-1 win over Paraguay this Tuesday (31). Coming off the bench, Erick Belé and Heittor were crucial in the comeback.

Paraguay took the lead through Rodrigo Vera, but Brazil responded and turned the match around with three penalty goals, scored by Luca Meirelles, Erick Belé, and Isaque.

In Brazil’s second goal, Belé converted the penalty after Heittor was fouled in the box, in a play created by the Palmeiras duo, who came on during the match. The third penalty was won by Belé.

Repeated standout performance

Erick Belé had already been one of the standout players for Brazil in the previous friendly against Paraguay, played on Saturday (28), at Martins Pereira Stadium. On that occasion, he started and also scored a goal in the 3-1 win.

Palmeiras represented at youth level

In addition to the players called up to the senior national teams, Palmeiras has three players representing Brazil Under-20 during this FIFA international window. Besides forwards Erick Belé and Heittor, goalkeeper Kauan Lima was also with the Seleção.

Coaching staff with ties to the club

The matches marked Paulo Victor Gomes’s return as head coach of Brazil’s Under-20 National Team. The coach won multiple titles with Palmeiras and has taken charge of the Under-20 and Pre-Olympic teams again. He has Lucas Andrade, the club’s former coach, as his assistant.

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