Brazil eliminated by Nigeria in U17 World Cup semi-final
According to Gazeta Esportiva, Brazil lost 3-1 to Nigeria in the U17 World Cup semi-final, played in Rabat. The Seleção will play for third place.
Brazil will not play in the U17 World Cup final. According to Gazeta Esportiva, the Seleção were beaten 3-1 by Nigeria in the semi-final, played in Rabat, Morocco. After a goalless first half, Queen Joseph opened the scoring for the Nigerians, while Awawu Bashiru scored twice to extend the lead.
According to Placar, the Brazilian side suffered from the physical power of the Africans late in the match and will face Korea for the bronze medal. UOL Esporte reports that Brazil will seek an unprecedented third-place finish in this competition. Terra reports that the dream of an unprecedented title ended on Wednesday.
