Brazil beat Venezuela to win men's South American U20 title
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Brazil’s Men’s Under-20 Futsal National Team won the South American championship for the ninth time. The 3–1 victory over Venezuela in Barquisimeto capped the team’s campaign, as they finished the competition unbeaten and with the best overall record. They played six matches, recorded four wins, scored 27 goals and conceded just six. Erick was Brazil’s top scorer in the competition with five goals.
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In the final, Brazil took to the court determined to win the title. Facing a Venezuela side that never made things easy, the national team maintained their intensity, stood firm in challenges and showed character at decisive moments in the match.
Brazil fell behind in the first half, which ended with Venezuela leading 1–0. In the second half, the national team maintained their intensity and pressed for an equalizer.
Brazilian players celebrate the go-ahead goal against Venezuela in the finalCredits: Frank Heredia
With 3 minutes and 20 seconds remaining, Brazil used a flying goalkeeper, and Odara found Caetano, who finished to level the score.
With 3 minutes and 6 seconds left, Odara received the ball, produced a solo move and scored to put Brazil ahead.
In the closing minutes, Venezuela also used a flying goalkeeper in an attempt to equalize, but lost possession. Murillo seized the opportunity and scored Brazil’s third goal to seal the result in the final.
The title won against Venezuela marks Brazil’s return to the top of the competition following their defeat to Argentina in the 2022 edition. With this triumph, the Seleção now have nine titles in the tournament’s history: 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026.
Brazilian celebrations in Barquisimeto, VenezuelaCredits: Frank Heredia
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