04/24/2023 at 04:55
CEST
Brazil defeated Argentina 3-2 and was favored by the unexpected setback of Ecuador, which drew (1-1) against Venezuela
The Brazilians expand their dominance in youth football: they had already won the South American U-20 in February
Brazil once again has very high-level grassroots categories. And, in a matter of two months, he has achieved two continental successes: in February the South American Sub-20 was undefeated with Vitor Roque as the great starand now, he has just won the South American U-17 with the ‘dupla’ Kaua Elias and Rayan as top footballers.
The Brazilians experienced a heart-stopping last day of the final Hexagonal. They began by winning the super classic against Argentina (3-2), with which they finished the tournament undefeated. The Albiceleste, where his ’10’ the ‘Diablito’ Echeverri stands out, added its second consecutive defeat after having fallen against Ecuador and finished the tournament in fourth position, since Venezuela ended up surpassing it in the balance of goals.
The best moments of the South American classic between @CBF_Football 3-2 @Argentina the last round of the Final Phase of CONMEBOL #U17. ?
The best moments of the great South American classic between #Brazil and #Argentina for the last date of the CONMEBOL Final Phase #U17. ? pic.twitter.com/OxWCiCZxlz
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) April 24, 2023
Despite the Brazilian triumph, the one who had everything in their favor to take the title was Ecuador who, playing in front of their fans, only needed a victory by a simple goal difference against Venezuela… and failed, because they ended up drawing 1-1.
The initial goal of Kendry Páez, a 15-year-old attacking midfielder who has just tied Chelsea for 20 million eurosit was not enough for the Tri, who experienced a tremendous disappointment.
Two names have stood out in the Seleçao throughout the tournament. The first is his ‘9’, Kaua Elias, who has aroused the interest of Barcelona, and who was unable to play on the last day due to muscular discomfort. The Fluminense center forward, who stands out for his refined technique, has finished the tournament with five goals and has shared artillery with his teammate Rayan, and Echeverri.
The other Brazilian footballer who has stood out is the left-handed winger Rayan, from Vasco da Gama, capable of playing in the three attacking positions and with a privileged physique (he measures 1.85 m). He is, without a doubt, a footballer with a very good base who, in the coming months, will have his chance with Cruzmaltino’s first team.
The four South American teams qualified for the U-17 World Cup, which will be held in November at a venue yet to be determined, are Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Venezuela.
