Portugal reach U17 World Cup final, Sporting starlet living the dream | OneFootball

The National Team has qualified for the final of the U-17 World Cup for the first time in history. The team, led by Bino Maçães, defeated Brazil in a penalty shootout on Monday, November 24, after a goalless draw. Alexandre Tverdohlebov, who remained on the bench, was the only Sporting player called up for the tournament.

After eliminating Switzerland in the semi-finals, the first half was quite evenly matched. Most of the shots were promptly blocked by the defenses of both teams, given the determination shown by the players not to concede any goals.

Brazil had two great scoring chances denied by timely interventions from José Neto and Martim Chelmik, Portuguese defenders. Portugal struggled to create scoring opportunities and their best chance came from a direct free kick taken by defender Mauro Furtado.

In the second half, Portugal failed to threaten the opposing goal. Bino Maçães even requested a VAR review, believing that Brazilian fullback Luis Pacheco had committed a serious foul on Duarte Cunha, but the Greek referee only issued a yellow card.

The match went to penalties as there was no extra time. In the penalty shootout, Portugal missed only one penalty out of seven, ironically by goalkeeper Romário Cunha. Ruan Pablo and Ângelo missed for Brazil. In the final, to be held in Doha next Thursday, Portugal will face Austria at 4:00 PM.

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