Brazil started its participation in the hexagonal final of the U-20 South American Championship very well. Playing at the altitude of the El Campin stadium, in Bogotá (Colombia), the team led by coach Ramon Menezes defeated Ecuador by 3-1.
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With two goals from Vitor Roque and one from Andrey, the Brazilian team beat Ecuador by 3-1.
It was the first round of the hexagonal final of the U-20 South American Championship. On Friday (2), at 7:30 pm, Brazil and Venezuela will face each other at the Metropolitano de Techo, in Bogotá. pic.twitter.com/mbSbIxJBX1
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With this triumph, the Brazilian team occupies the leadership of the hexagonal, ahead of Paraguay and Venezuela, who have one point each after a 1-1 draw earlier. Still this Tuesday, Uruguay and Colombia will measure forces to close the first round of the final phase of the competition.
The initial stage was largely dominated by Brazil, which had the brilliance of striker Vitor Roque, who defends Athletico-PR, to open a two-goal lead.
In the 13th minute, Brazil’s number 9 received the ball close to the central circle, advanced freely, won the dispute with defender Castillo in the middle and hit hard with a right to open the scoring. At 27 Vitor Roque showed again why he is considered one of the most promising strikers in Brazilian football when he received a deep pass and hit the Ecuadorian goalkeeper’s exit.
Perhaps more relaxed with the advantage built before the break, the Brazilian team returned to a smaller rotation in the second half and allowed Ecuador to strike in the 30th minute with Gonzalez, who took advantage of the ball after a partial defense by goalkeeper Mycael.
But five minutes later Andrey took advantage of the ball raised in the area by Arthur in free kick to score a beautiful goal and end any chance of Ecuadorian reaction.
Now, the Brazilian team is back on the pitch for the competition starting at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) next Friday (3), against Venezuela at the Metropolitano de Techo stadium, in Bogota. A victory is of vital importance for Brazil to guarantee one of the top four positions in the competition, which guarantee a place in the U-20 World Cup, which will be played in Indonesia between May 20 and June 11, 2023.
