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Portugal U-17 qualified for the final of the U-17 World Cup after beating Brazil 6-5 (0-0) in a tense penalty shootout in the semifinals of the 2025 U-17 World Cup which took place at the Aspire Zone, Al Rayyan, Qatar on Monday (24/11) evening WIB.
Brazil immediately took the initiative to control the ball and took control of the game from the start of the match.
Meanwhile, Portugal played more of a waiting game while looking for gaps to launch a counterattack.
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For almost the first 15 minutes, Brazil was able to put pressure on Portugal’s defense.However, after that Portugal’s game continued to develop and began to escape from Brazil’s pressure.
In the 23rd minute, Brazil posed a threat to Portugal’s goal through a kick from Wenderson Wanderley Santos de Melo or familiarly known as Dell.However, Dell’s shot was still blocked by the Portuguese defender.
Portugal was also able to threaten Brazil’s goal with a curling free kick, but it was still caught by the Brazilian goalkeeper.
Until the first half ended, both teams were unable to score a goal.The score was 0-0 in the first half.
In the 63rd minute, Portugal opened the opportunity through Santi Verdi’s shot.However, Santi Verdi’s shot was off the left side of the Brazilian goal.
At the same time, the match was stopped for a moment because Portuguese player Duarte Lopes Cunha lay down after being stepped on by Brazilian defender Luis Felipe Pacheco.
The Portuguese coach asked the referee to check the VAR regarding this incident.The referee decided to give Luis Felipe Pacheco a yellow card.
In the 78th minute, Portugal had an open opportunity through Anisio.However, Anisio’s shot still bounced over the Brazilian crossbar.
In the 87th minute, the Brazilian captain threatened Portugal’s goal with an acrobatic volley.However, his shot still bounced narrowly over the Portugal crossbar.
Until the second half ended no goals could be scored.The match ended 0-0 in normal time and continued into a penalty shootout.
Portugal’s first kicker Tomas Soares successfully outwits the Brazilian goalkeeper to give his team a 1-0 lead in the penalty shootout.
Brazil’s first executor Dell also managed to hit the ball even though goalkeeper Portigal had read the direction.Score 1-1.
Portugal’s second kicker, Martim Chelmik, also managed to outwit the Brazilian goalkeeper to make the score 2-1.
Brazil’s second executor Tiago also succeeded in carrying out his duties well even though the direction of the ball was read again by the Portuguese goalkeeper.Score 2-2.
Portugal’s third kicker Santi Verdi also managed to outwit the Brazilian goalkeeper to make the score 3-2.
Brazil’s third executor, Captain Ze Lucas, successfully outwits the Portuguese goalkeeper to make it 3-3.
Portugal’s fourth kicker, Yoan Pereira, also successfully outwitted the Brazilian goalkeeper and made it 4-3.
Brazil’s fourth executor, Luis Felipe Pacheco, also managed to outwit the Portigal goalkeeper and make the score 4-4.
Portugal’s fifth kick was taken directly by the goalkeeper, namely Romario Cunha.But unfortunately his shot went over the Brazilian crossbar.Score 4-4.
Brazil’s fifth performer, Ruan Pablo, also failed to carry out his duties properly because his shot hit the post.
Moving on, Portugal’s sixth kicker, Joao Aragao, was able to calmly beat the Brazilian goalkeeper, the score changed to 5-4.
Brazil’s sixth executor Gabriel Mec also managed to strike the ball well.Score 5-5.
Portugal’s seventh kicker, Jose Neto, successfully carried out his duties well to make the score 6-5.
However, Brazil’s seventh executor, Angelo, failed to score a penalty after his shot went high over the Portugal goal.
Portugal also won dramatically 6-5 (0-0) on penalties and had the right to qualify for the U-17 World Cup final.
Portugal will meet Austria in the final match which will take place at Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, on Thursday (27/11) evening WIB.
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