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Copa do Brasil U15 starts with thrashings nationwide, over 3 goals a game
TL;DR
The U-15 Copa do Brasil has begun, featuring an average of over three goals per match. Notable victories were recorded across multiple states, including São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Key points
- U-15 Copa do Brasil has started
- Average of over three goals per match
- Pedro Henrique Aquino scored the first goal
- Big wins in multiple Brazilian states
- 57 goals scored in the first round
Mentioned in this story
Pedro Henrique AquinoSão PauloParáRio de JaneiroCearáSergipe
U-15 Copa do BrasilFast Clube-AM
Copa do Brasil U15 starts with thrashings nationwide, over 3 goals a game
Pedro Henrique Aquino, of Fast Clube-AM, scored the first goal in the history of the U-15 Copa do BrasilCredits: Divulgação/@fastclubeoficial
Making its debut on the national calendar, the U-15 Copa do Brasil kicked off this weekend and has already shown that it promises excitement throughout the tournament. In its first round, there were big wins in São Paulo, Pará, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, and Sergipe, as well as 57 goals, an average of more than three goals per match.
The opening match of the competition was won by Fast Clube-AM, who beat São Raimundo-RR 2-1 at Canarinho. Pedro Henrique Aquino, in the 19th minute, scored the first goal in the competition’s history.
Of the 16 opening matches, Palmeiras’ victory was the main reason for this high number of goals: Alviverde thrashed Náutico-MS 13-0 at Arena Barueri in Group A4.
Grêmio beat Red Bull Bragantino in the first round of the U-15 Copa do BrasilCredits: ANGELO PIERETTI/GRÊMIO FBPA
There were more lopsided scores as well: Flamengo 6-1 Porto Vitória-ES; Ceará 5-0 Santa Cruz-RN; Lagarto-SE 0-4 Vitória; and Paysandu 4-1 São Paulo-AP.
See all the first-round results:
Group A1: São Raimundo-RR 1-2 Fast Clube-AM / Porto Velho-RO 2-1 Santa Cruz-AC
Q&A
What were the notable results in the first round of the U-15 Copa do Brasil?
The first round saw significant wins in states like São Paulo, Pará, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, and Sergipe.
Who scored the first goal in the U-15 Copa do Brasil?
Pedro Henrique Aquino of Fast Clube-AM scored the first goal in the tournament's history.
How many goals were scored in the first round of the U-15 Copa do Brasil?
A total of 57 goals were scored in the first round, averaging more than three goals per match.
