England beat Brazil 3-1 to sail into the final of U 17 World Cup Soccer
Brewster struck home for England in the 10th, 38th and 77th minute while defender Wesley reduced the margin for Brazil around midway through the first half..
In the title clash to be held in Kolkata on October 28, England , who made their first entry into the final of this tournament today , will meet the winners of the other semi final between Spain and Mali scheduled at Navi Mumbai later tonight..
Inspite of vociferous support from a packed stadium Brazil, who had played five finals winning three of them earlier, failed to live up to the expactation and were a little off colour this evening. Though they made some goal bound moves with short passes , they failed to finish except once.
England looked more purposeful and demolished the latin American giant with a neat and compact display with more thrust in their attack which the Brazilians failed to contain. They rose to the occasion nicely utilizing their wing play and cashed in on most of the opportunities which came in their way.
It was Brazil, who started promisingly and went into attack right after the kick off . They also had more possession of the ball initially. But alert England defense not only thwarted them all, they also took the lead against the run of play. Following a counter attack in the 10th minute, England striker Rhian Brewster took a shot to Brazil goal which was chasted out by Brazil keeper Gabriel Brazao. Off the rebound Brewrer placed it home to put England one up (1-0).
Stunned by the reverse the Brazilians pressed up their attack for an equalizer and made several moves on rival goal mouth. After forward Lincoln failed connect a beautiful pass, Defender Wesley, who moved up from right, restored parity for the ormer champions when his powerful shot from close hit the left post and went in ( 1-1).
England , who fought with the former champions on equal terms , snatched the lead again ten minutes later. This time Brewster collecting a pass from defender Steven Sessegnon again beat Brazilian custodian with a neat placing ( 2-1). Earlier in the 30th minute Brazilian forward Brenner wated the easiest opportunity of the day shooting away from close with only keeper under the bar and all the time at his disposal.
The second half saw the Selcao going all out but lost their way after reaching the rival box. England keeper also made a couple of good saves , specially one off Yuri Alberto in the 63rd minute to keep their fort in tact.
England who demonstrated a compact game hit the last nail on Brazil,s coffin as Rhian Brewster completed his hattrick in the 77th minute beautifully connecting ,while on the run, a nice cross by Emile Smith Rowe who came to play in the second half ( 3-1).(EOM)
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