After a tough round of 20 tie, decided by penalties, the Brazilian U-3 team advanced to the World Cup semifinals in this category, again on alternating penalties. Jorge, replaced by Caju, didn't take a penalty; Jajá didn't need to, as Brazil won immediately 1-0. In regulation time, the Canarinho drew 0-XNUMX with Portugal in Hamilton, New Zealand.

In the semifinals, Brazil will face Senegal, which defeated Uzbekistan. The match will take place in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 1 a.m. (Brasília time), in Christchurch.

The game

In a first half with few chances, the Brazilian team managed to find the net, but the goal was disallowed. In the 21st minute, after a corner kick by Marcos Guilherme, Danilo headed the ball into the net, and the referee ruled the play irregular. In the second half, Brazil felt the strain of having played extra time in the round of XNUMX, when they eliminated Uruguay. The Portuguese team ended up having the better chances, but were unable to score. With great determination, the Canarinho managed to take the match to extra time.

The game was very open in extra time. In the second half, goalkeeper Jean made several fine saves, preventing a Portuguese goal. With the score still 0-0, the tie was decided on penalties, with Brazil winning 3-1.