Brazil’s Under-20 team put on an impressive display at Mangueirão Stadium in Belém, beating Peru 2–0 in the first of two friendlies between the sides. Defender Vitão and forward Riquelme scored the goals. The matches mark the final stretch of coach Paulo Victor’s preparations for the South American Under-20 Championship, which will take place in Colombia in January 2027.
Total dominance. That sums up the first half at Mangueirão. With tight marking and complete control of the game, Brazil’s Under-20s gave the Peruvians no chances. Brazil’s possession reached 83% in the opening half.
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Despite their overwhelming dominance, the first scoring chance came in the 20th minute. Kauã Pascini found Yuri Leles on the left. Brazil’s number 9 crossed into the box, and the opposing goalkeeper parried the ball, but Erick Beletrísticas could not get there in time to put it into the net. Peru only entered Brazil’s half in the 32nd minute, when they won a corner.
Brazil’s Under-20s controlled the first half but could not open the scoringCredits: Joilson Marconne/ CBF
In first-half stoppage time, Paulo Victor’s team nearly opened the scoring twice, both times through Kauã Pascini. First, the number 6 fired a powerful shot from outside the box. In the next move, he met Bruninho’s cross with a first-time effort that gave the Peruvian goalkeeper a scare.
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Brazil came out looking different at the start of the second half. Still controlling the game, they pushed relentlessly for a goal. Just two minutes in, Erick Belé received the ball unmarked inside the box and hit it first time, but his shot went over the bar.
In the sixth minute, Peru nearly opened the scoring twice through defender Pereda. Five minutes later, Mangueirão almost witnessed a spectacular solo goal. Bruninho received the ball on the right at the halfway line, drove forward, and dribbled past four Peruvian players, but as he shot inside the box, the defense managed to block his effort.
The best chance of the match came in the 25th minute. Peru midfielder Loayza won the ball in Brazil’s half. The Peruvian number 7 advanced and sent a low cross to Herrera, who mishit his shot and wasted the chance to open the scoring in Belém.
Atlético-MG defender Vitão scored a stunning goal with a first-time strikeCredits: Joilson Marconne/ CBF
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But in the 32nd minute, Brazil scored. Pedro Ferreira took a corner from the left, the ball took a deflection in the middle of the box and fell to Visão, who scored with a first-time shot.
Then, in the 42nd minute, Riquelme scored a beauty. The Fluminense forward won the ball in the attacking half, surged forward at pace, cut past the opposing defender, and chipped the advancing goalkeeper. A superb goal at Mangueirão.
This was the first of two friendlies Brazil’s Under-20s are playing in Belém. The next match takes place on Monday the 16th, also at Mangueirão, at 8 p.m.
Brazil’s Under-20 team will play two friendlies against Peru in BelémCredits: Joilson Marconne/ CBF
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