Phelipe Leal celebrates wins against Canada, expects USA to be strong

The team beat the Canadians 3-1 and 5-0 in the first two friendlies in São Paulo; This Wednesday, Amarelinha returns to the field against the United States at 3 p.m.

The coach of Brazilian team Under 17, Philippe Leal, celebrated the two victories against Canada, which are part of the final phase of the team’s preparation for the U17 World Cup. In the friendly matches played in Sorocaba and Itu, in São Paulo, respectively on Friday (29) and Sunday (1/10), Brazil beat its opponents, who will compete in the World Cup, by 3-1 and 5-0. explained how Matches will help you define the roster.

“O Canada It is A team collectively very organized, What to try to have THE ball especially At time In construction, SO We imposed A type In difficulty,” he said.

“Ehsses two First of all Games, we have had THE opportunity In observe new players, In experiment new combinations, Already thought in a possible team It is Oh What these new interaction We will give In possibility For THE Cup of World. This gives us a good reference so that we can have peace of mind when choosing the 21 athletes who will represent Brazil at the World Cup,” he said.


Coach celebrated Brazil’s performance in friendly matches against Canada
Credits: Renan Camargo/CBF

This Wednesday (4), at 3 p.m., Amarelinha faces the United States at Desportivo Brasil CT, in Porto Feliz (SP). The opponents are in Group E of the World Cup in Indonesia, which begins on November 10.

“We hope that the United States here THE organization What traditionally they have and A game offensive strong. The hope is that we can repeat the consistency of behavior we had in the first two games and continue on the path of evolution, so that we arrive in Indonesia ready to face whatever challenges come our way.” did he declare.


The Brazilian under-17 team will face the United States this Wednesday (4) and Friday (6)
Credits: Renan Camargo/CBF

In addition to this next match, the Brazilian Under-17 team will face the United States again on Friday (6), at 3 p.m., at the Novelli Junior Stadium, in Itu (SP).

Current South American champions, Brazil are seeded in Group C of the U17 World Cup, alongside Iran, New Caledonia and England. Brazil’s World Cup debut will take place on November 11 against the Iranians. Then, Phelipe Leal’s team faces New Caledonia on the 14th and England on the 17th.

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