Academy ace scores again, but São Paulo draw with Flamengo in U17 | OneFootball

São Paulo drew 1-1 with Flamengo this Tuesday (9) at CFA Laudo Natel, in Cotia, in the 3rd round of the Brazilian U-17 Championship, recording their third straight draw in the youth competition.

Tricolor’s top scorer and rising star Nicolas Francisco found the net again, scoring his second goal in the national competition. The young striker stood out in Cotia at the U-13 and U-15 levels and is now proving his worth in the new age group.

With the result, São Paulo moved to three points in the competition, temporarily sitting in just 13th place in the table.

Tricolor started the match by pressing the opponent’s buildup and was rewarded in the 14th minute. Robert won the ball in midfield and found Luan on the left. The full-back delivered a perfect cross for Nicolas Francisco to hit a fine first-time shot and beat the opposing goalkeeper. In the second half, Flamengo equalized in the 11th minute, taking advantage of a loose ball inside the box after a corner kick.

The U-17 Tricolor’s next match will be in the Paulista Championship. On Saturday (13), at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), coach Menta’s team will face São Bento in Sorocaba. In the Brazilian Championship, Tricolor returns to action on June 17 at 3 p.m. to take on Fluminense, once again in Cotia.

U-17: João Soato; João Bispo, Kauã Daniel, Miranda and Luan (Júlio, 36' 2nd half); Caio, Kauã Edmar (Carlos, 26' 2nd half) and Aguilar; Robert, Zabarelli and Nicolas Francisco (Brenno, 18' 2nd half). Coach: Menta.

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