With a goal and an assist, center forward Diego Maurício has already proven himself with the Brazilian U-20 team. The number 11 for the Brazilian national team and a standout player for Flamengo's youth academy was the key player in the team's 2-0 victory over Chile in the team's debut in the Under-22 International Tournament, currently being held in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Brazil plays again on Sunday at XNUMX p.m. against the home team. A win will qualify for the final on Tuesday.

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Coach Rogério Lourenço's team, which also has two other Flamengo players, full-backs Rafael Galhardo and Jorbison, had little trouble getting past the Chileans. In the first half, the Brazilian team showed they would dominate the match, despite failing to break the deadlock. Diego Maurício, Oscar, and Galhardo all had good chances but squandered them. In the final 45 minutes, however, Diego was awarded a penalty in the 28th minute. He took the penalty himself and scored. Ten minutes later, he set up Thiaguinho to extend the lead and seal the victory.