Coach Phelipe Leal celebrated the Brazilian team’s qualification for the quarterfinals of the U17 World Cup, this Monday (20). At the Manahan Stadium, in Surakarta, Indonesia, the place was won with the 3-1 victory over Ecuador, an opponent praised by Phelipe, who praised his team’s performance.
“A great game, we were already expecting a very qualified opposing team. There were four clashes throughout the year and four draws. Today, in a World Cup knockout game, it couldn’t be any different. The team had the maturity to understand the moments of the game and leave here deservedly with a place in the quarter-finals.”
The coach referred to the matches that served as preparation for the South American Championship and the clashes during the competition. In friendlies, the teams drew 4-4 and 1-1. In the South American Championship, they finished 2-2 in two matches.
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He praised the collective commitment shown by the Brazilian team throughout the journey in search of the fifth Under-17 world championship.
“There are 21 players with a lot of quality and who understand collective commitment. The stronger we are collectively for all phases of the game, at the right time, in the right place, the individual potential will appear. A collective game cannot be won with one or two players What we have shown here is the strength of work, unity and, above all, a very positive mentality.”
Classified, Brazil awaits the winner of the dispute between Argentina and Venezuela, which will be decided this Tuesday (21), to return to the field on Friday (24), at 9 am (Brasília time), for the quarter-finals of the World Cup of the U17 World.
“Playing in a World Cup is a privilege for few. Playing matches of the size that have been at all stages of the World Cup makes us proud and makes us sure that we are on the way. Today, in a knockout game against the great Ecuador team, It couldn’t be any different. We knew that the level of concentration and competitive consistency would be decisive for our success.”
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