Brazil U17s beat Ecuador to clinch South American bronze

TL;DR

Brazil's U17 team secured the bronze medal at the South American Championship by defeating Ecuador 1-0. The decisive goal was scored by midfielder Eduardo Pape.

Key points

Brazil U17s defeated Ecuador 1-0
Eduardo Pape scored the only goal
Match held at Ameliano Villeta Stadium in Paraguay
Brazil clinched bronze at the South American Championship

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Brazil U17s beat Ecuador to clinch South American bronze

Eduardo Pape celebrates the goal he scoredCredits: Nelson Terme / CBF

Brazil’s Under-17 National Team defeated Ecuador 1-0 this Sunday (19) at Ameliano Villeta Stadium, in Villeta, Paraguay, and claimed the bronze medal at the South American Championship in the category. The goal was scored by midfielder Eduardo Pape.

Now, the team coached by Carlos Eduardo Patetuci turns its attention to the Under-17 World Cup, which will be played in November in Qatar. CBF will soon announce the team’s preparation schedule for the World Cup.

THE MATCH

Brazil’s Under-17 National Team took the field looking to dictate play. Just eight minutes in, Leonardo Cerci set up Eduardo Pape, who fired a low shot with no chance for goalkeeper Mijail Vaca. It was the player’s fourth goal in the competition.

The better side in the match, Brazil had a good chance to extend the lead in the 23rd minute. Nogueira met a good cross from the right and powered a header goalward. The ball went just wide of the post.