Brazil U17s beat Ecuador to clinch South American bronze

Eduardo Pape celebrates the goal he scoredCredits: Nelson Terme / CBF

Brazil’s Under-17 National Team defeated Ecuador 1-0 this Sunday (19) at Ameliano Villeta Stadium, in Villeta, Paraguay, and claimed the bronze medal at the South American Championship in the category. The goal was scored by midfielder Eduardo Pape.

Now, the team coached by Carlos Eduardo Patetuci turns its attention to the Under-17 World Cup, which will be played in November in Qatar. CBF will soon announce the team’s preparation schedule for the World Cup.

THE MATCH

Brazil’s Under-17 National Team took the field looking to dictate play. Just eight minutes in, Leonardo Cerci set up Eduardo Pape, who fired a low shot with no chance for goalkeeper Mijail Vaca. It was the player’s fourth goal in the competition.

The better side in the match, Brazil had a good chance to extend the lead in the 23rd minute. Nogueira met a good cross from the right and powered a header goalward. The ball went just wide of the post.

Brazil opened the scoring in the eighth minute Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF

The team coached by Carlos Eduardo Patetuci controlled the action in the first half and created several chances, but still could not increase its advantage, and the first half ended with Brazil leading 1-0.

The second half began at a high intensity. Brazil continued to control the game, but goalkeeper Mijail Vaca made some good saves.

Even with Brazil’s superiority, Ecuador created chances but was denied by goalkeeper Vitor de Godoy.

Eduardo Conceição in action during the match Credits: Nelson Terme / CBF

In the 25th minute of the second half, Richard burst forward down the left and struck it well, but the Ecuadorian goalkeeper managed to prevent Brazil’s second goal of the match.

Deep into stoppage time, Bryan hit a powerful shot, but goalkeeper Mijail Vaca made another good save to keep his team alive. And the match ended with a 1-0 victory for the Canarinho.

MATCH DETAILS

Ecuador 0-1 Brazil

South American Under-17 Championship - third-place playoff

Date: 04/19/2026 (Sunday)

Time: 5 p.m.

Venue: Ameliano Villeta Stadium, in Villeta (Paraguay)

Referee: Mathias de Armas (URU)

Assistant Referee No. 1: Hector Bergalo (URU)

Assistant Referee No. 2: Mathias Muniz (URU)

4th official: Carlos Gariano (ARG)

5th official: Gisella Bosso (ARG)

Goal: Eduardo Pape

BRAZIL: Vitor de Godoy; Samuel, David Brendo, Breno Sales and Arthur Monteiro (Richard); Leonardo Cerci (Guilherme Lira), Eduardo Pape and Eduardo Conceição (Robert); Kauê Furquim, David Nogueira (Bezerra) and Riquelme Henrique (Bryan). Head coach: Carlos Eduardo Patetuci.

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