Palmeiras youngsters on target as Brazil kick off U20 World Cup campaign | OneFootball

The Brazilian Under-20 National Team drew 2-2 with Mexico this Sunday (28th) in their opening match of the World Cup for the category. Palmeiras was represented on the field by four Academy Graduates, including the scorers of the two Brazilian goals: Coutinho and Luighi.

Coutinho and Luighi were starters. The midfielder scored Brazil's first goal, equalizing the match in the first half. In the second half, the forward turned the game around, but the team conceded a draw in the final stretch. The full-back Gilberto came on at halftime, while Erick Belé came off the bench and played for about 40 minutes.

The tournament is hosted in Chile and features 24 participating teams, divided into six groups of four. Brazil is in group C, alongside Mexico, Spain, and Morocco.

Upcoming matches for Palmeiras' Academy Graduates with the Under-20 National Team

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