Youth scorer strikes again, but São Paulo draw with Flamengo in U17 league | OneFootball

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

Tricolor top scorer and rising star Nicolas Francisco found the net again, scoring his second goal in the national tournament. The young striker shone 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 just 13th in the standings.

Tricolor started the match by pressing the opponent’s buildup and were 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 fire a superb first-time shot past 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.

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

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