Italy beats Brazil in U-20 World Cup opener

This Sunday, the 21st, the Brazilian Team faced the Italyin a match valid for the group stage of the Under-20 World Cup. With an overwhelming first half, the Italians did not take notice of the Brazilians and won by 3 to 2, leaving Brazil’s situation delicate in the competition.

The match started busy, with Italy giving a preview of what would happen in the next few minutes. Thus, at 10′, the Italians opened the scoring with For you, which had a slight detour in the area and appeared to fill the net. The Brazilian team, in turn, tried to respond with some quick attacks, but failed to endanger the Italian goal.

On the other hand, Italy still managed to extend the score in the 27th minute, with married taking advantage of mistaken exit from Mycael. Then, at 24′, the same number 8 suffered a penalty from Arthur, right-back for Brazil. In charge, the player took responsibility and converted the opportunity, scoring his second goal in the match. Interval! 3 to 0.

On the way back to the second stage, Italy continued to dominate the match. Brazil, on the other hand, played very differently from what was presented in the South American Tournament, seeming to be comfortable with the score at a disadvantage. At 19′, Matheus Nascimento created a good move, but stopped in a good defense by the goalkeeper.

At 26′, Leonardo Marcos he took advantage of the surplus and finished with category within the area, discounting for Brazil. In the 42nd minute, the number 9 scored once more, after Savinho’s cross, but it wasn’t enough for the Selection to come out with at least a draw in the debut. End of the game! 3 to 2.

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