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Galo youngsters thrash Santos in the Brazilian Under-17s
Galo youngsters thrash Santos in the Brazilian Under-17s
Atlético’s Under-17 side thrashed Santos 6-1 on Tuesday afternoon (25) at Arena MRV. The match was part of the 13th round of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship.
First half
Photo: Daniel Veiga / Atlético
The match was dominated by Atlético from start to finish. Four minutes into the game, midfielder Vinicius, back in the team after serving a suspension, pounced on the goalkeeper’s rebound and opened the scoring for Galo.
Two minutes later, forward Riquelme received a pass from midfielder Callegario, beat his marker, and fired home a fine shot to extend the lead and score his first goal at Arena MRV.
Santos managed to pull one back through forward Luiz Gusttavo, but it was Atlético’s afternoon. In the 24th minute, once again taking advantage of a rebound from the opposing goalkeeper, Vinicius made it 3-1. With that goal, the midfielder drew level with forward Cauã Soares as the youth team’s top scorer at Arena MRV.
At halftime, forward Riquelme said he had been working hard for the goal and spoke about the new role he played on the field against Santos.
“I had already played as a number 9 before, but the coach came with a different idea for today’s game, and it’s been pretty smooth.”
Photo: Daniela Veiga / Atlético
Second half
After the break, coach Rafael Paiva made only tactical adjustments, without changing any of the team’s players.
Just eight minutes in, forward Gabriel Veneno made a good run and delivered a fine pass to midfielder Callegario, who delicately chipped the opposing goalkeeper to score the fourth goal.
After providing a great assist, it was Veneno’s turn to celebrate. Vinicius was brought down in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty to Galo. Veneno sent the ball one way and the goalkeeper the other to score the fifth.
There was still time for one more. After a good move by right-back Vagner Lopes, Gomide tapped the ball into the net to wrap things up for the Crias.
In an interview with GaloTV H2Bet, Gomide spoke about the difference Arena MRV makes in Galo’s matches.
“Playing here is different. This is our home, we feel at home, the game flows better, and that’s why we’re still unbeaten playing our home matches here.”
Photo: Daniela Veiga / Atlético
Standings
With the win over Santos, Galo matched the São Paulo side’s points total in the competition, but remains behind on number of wins. The Crias moved up one place in the standings and edged even closer to the qualification zone. Their campaign so far stands at four wins, five draws, and four losses.
Match details – ATLÉTICO 6 x 1 Santos
Atlético lineup: Guilherme Pires; Samuel Rodrigues, Ícaro (Davi Alves), Dylan (Vieira) and Alexsandro (Vagner Lopes); Callegario (Barros), Lukaku and Vinicius; Gomide, G. Veneno (Pedrinho) and Riquelme Head coach: Henrique Teixeira.
Goals:
ATLÉTICO – Vinicius R. at 4’ of the 1st half; Riquelme at 6’ of the 1st half; Vinicius R. at 24’ of the 1st half; Callegario at 8’ of the 2nd half; G. Veneno at 27’ of the 2nd half; Gomide at 34’ of the 2nd half.
Santos – Luiz Gusttavo, at 11’ of the 1st half
Yellow cards: Ícaro (CAM), João Guilherme (CAM), Alexsandro (CAM), João Victor (SAN), Yago (SAN), Davi (SAN), Maylon (SAN), and Felipe Gustavo (SAN);
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