“Very important to reestablish the team’s confidence.”
It was in this way that the coach of the Brazilian Under-17 team, Phelipe Leal, celebrated the 9-0 victory over New Caledonia in the Under-17 World Cup, the biggest in Brazil’s history in the competition, this Tuesday (14).
The Jakarta International Stadium, in Indonesia, witnessed the goals of Kauã Elias (three times), Rayan (twice), Luighi, Estevão, Vitor Reis and João Souza, in a game marked by Amarelinha‘s 77 shots.
“The victory is very important for us, to reestablish confidence, so that the game could give us the possibility of showing our full potential. Now, we reach the last round against England depending on us so that we can advance in the World Cup.”
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With the three points, the team equaled the score of England and Iran, who face each other this Tuesday, and reached second place in the group.
To guarantee classification for the knockout stages, it is necessary to finish the group stage as leader or vice-leader or be one of the four best third-placed teams.
In the next round of the U17 World Cup, the team led by the coach will face England, this Friday (17), at 9am. Phelipe Leal reinforced the feeling of happiness for representing Brazil in the most important competition in the category.
“It’s a great pride to play in a World Cup. Not everyone has this opportunity. In each game, we need to do our best and represent not only Brazilian football, but our country very well.”
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