Chasing a fifth title: Brazil beat Paraguay and reach U17 World Cup last 16 | OneFootball

In search of their fifth title, Brazil is in the round of 16 of the U-17 World Cup.

After a 0-0 draw in regular time, the U-17 team defeated Paraguay 5-4 on penalties, this Friday (14), in Qatar, for the second phase.

With this, Dudu Patetuci's team will face France - who defeated Colombia 2-0. The match is scheduled for Tuesday (18).

Brazil and Nigeria are the most successful U-17 champions, with four titles each. The team lifted the trophy in 1997, 1999, 2003, and 2019.

How it went ⚔️

This Friday (14), Brazil lost defender Vitão, who was sent off just eight minutes into the game. The Cruzeiro player elbowed an opponent.

Despite this, the U-17 team had good opportunities. Forward Ruan Pablo (Bahia) managed to score, but the referee called offside.

In the penalties, Luis Eduardo (Grêmio) and Arthur Ryan (Fluminense) missed, but goalkeeper João Pedro (Santos) saved THREE shots.

🇧🇷 U-17 Campaign

In the group stage, Brazil had defeated Honduras (7-0) and Indonesia (4-0) and drew with Zambia (1-1), securing the lead.

With the result this Friday (14), the U-17 team now has two wins and two draws in four World Cup matches.

Featured photo: Nelson Terme/CBF

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.