Palmeiras under-17s beat Internacional away in the Brasileiro | OneFootball

The Under-17 team of Palmeiras defeated Internacional 2-0 on Tuesday (16), at Morada dos Quero-Queros, in Alvorada-RS, for the 18th round of the initial phase of the Brazilian Championship of the category. The goals of the Academy's Youngsters were scored by Juliano and Juan Francisco.

With the result, the Verdão reached 43 points, already guaranteed in the leadership of the first phase of the Under-17 Brazilian Championship. The Palmeiras team has already played 18 matches in the tournament, with 14 wins, one draw, and three losses, scoring 51 goals and conceding 19 - the team's top scorer in the competition is Juan Francisco, with ten goals.

In the next and last round of the initial phase of the Under-17 Brazilian Championship, the team led by Artur Itiro will face Cuiabá, next Tuesday (23), at 3 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Barueri.

Unlike the last editions, the 20 participating clubs in the Under-17 Brazilian Championship face each other in a single round in the first phase, with the top eight advancing to the quarterfinals, which will be played in only one match, as well as the semifinal. The grand finale will be held in home and away matches.

Verdão is seeking its third Under-17 Brazilian Championship title. In 2022, the Academy's Youngsters defeated Grêmio 2-1 to take the trophy. The following year, the green and white team overcame São Paulo 3-0 and became two-time champions.

Parallel to the Brazilian Championship, the Under-17 team of Palmeiras competes in the São Paulo State Championship of the category. After thrashing Rio Preto 9-0, the team will face Grêmio Prudente, this Saturday (20), at 11 am, at Paulo Constantino Stadium, in Presidente Prudente.

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