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Indications are both teams aren’t tweaking plans yet, given they still have five days available to them, but India will take a call on their XI ‘if needed’ at toss time

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India’s XI for the World Test Championship final has been chosen to “take the pitch and conditions out of the equation”, according to their fielding coach, R Sridhar, who said he did not anticipate any changes to the team announced by the BCCI on the eve of the match, despite the first day of the contest being washed out.The frustration on the opening day of the final, between India and New Zealand in Southampton, was mitigated to a degree by the provision for a reserve sixth day, which will now be triggered in the event that the title cannot be decided in the next four days of play. And for that reason, both Sridhar and Tom Latham, New Zealand’s vice-captain, agreed there was little need yet for either side to start formulating alternative plans.”I was expecting this to be the first question,” Sridhar said. “I think the XI which has been announced is the XI which takes the pitch and conditions out of the equation,” he added, referring to the team India had named containing two front-line spinners in R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, alongside a trio of quicks in Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and Ishant Sharma. “I think it’s an XI which can play and perform on any given surface in any given weather conditions. So that is what I believe this XI is all about, which we will put in the park.””But having that said, the toss is not yet over, so we will … if it needs to be taken, there will be a decision taken at the time of the toss.”Watch cricket on ESPN+

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New Zealand, at this stage, are still keeping their intentions under wraps. Kane Williamson’s hopes of recovering from his elbow problem will have been improved by an extra day of rest, after he underwent a cortisone injection earlier in the week, but their main dilemma revolves around the balance of their attack.The prospect of further damp conditions for the rest of the week may yet persuade New Zealand to omit their spinner, Ajaz Patel, in favour of a five-man seam and swing attack. However, Latham said that all such decisions would have to wait until the covers are removed and the team has a chance to assess the nature of the pitch.”It probably doesn’t change a huge amount,” he said of the first-day washout. “For us it’s about adapting to whatever conditions we’re faced with, whether it’s tomorrow or whenever it may be.”With the extra day that we’ve got up our sleeve, the game can still go the full five days … so it’s important that we aren’t caught on the hop. We’ve been in this situation many times before as cricketers, and I guess it’s about trying to stay ready when we’re called upon.””We haven’t confirmed the final XI yet,” he added. “I’m sure Kane and Steady [coach Gary Stead] have a few contingencies in place but, as I say, we’ll have to wait until the canvas comes off and we get the chance to play.”Day one was washed out without a ball bowled, bringing the reserve day into play•PA Photos/Getty Images

In the meantime, the challenge for both teams has been to keep their focus on the long-term aim of winning this one-off Test, while at the same time switching off for the short term. Latham admitted that New Zealand’s dressing-room had achieved this mainly through the medium of table tennis and darts, but the concurrent Women’s Test against England in Bristol had given India’s men a separate contest to get stuck into.”We have not missed a bit of the girls’ game right from day one,” Sridhar said. “All of us have seen the game. It’s been live going on in our rooms, in our team room, in our breakfast area, and even today while we are waiting for the rain to stop. All of us were sitting together and watching the girls’ game and encouraging our girls.”We know they are fighting to get back into the game,” he added, after India’s 17-year-old opening batter, Shafali Verma, posted her second half-century of the match in response to the team being made to follow on. “We’re seeing they put up a strong performance there. We are enjoying the innings from Shafali … her mindset is so clear.”Related

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“Looking at the wicket, we thought maybe we could play the finals there,” he joked. “The ball is turning a bit so we’re just wondering if we shift the finals from here to Bristol. What do you reckon?”Sridhar had no doubt, however, that India would have their game faces on when the time comes to get the WTC final underway.”As motivation goes, I don’t think you need to motivate anyone who’s representing their country. And in a World Test Championship final, I think there is no further and better motivation than that,” he said.”They are a very, very experienced bunch of players. They have played a few finals, they have won a few tournaments and they’ve played a few Test matches, each one of them in that XI.”We’ve all been very close because most of our time we have always been in the bubble, so there’s a great camaraderie in this team,” he added. “So passing time amongst us is the easiest thing. The chat and the games that they play is always on.”

Everton are in talks to complete the signing of an "outstanding" Premier League player on loan who could replace Neal Maupay.

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The Blues find themselves in a grim position just weeks into the new season, with two heavy defeats coming their way in their opening couple of league games, at home to Brighton and away to Tottenham. Sean Dyche is under increasing pressure, given the nature of the performances, and fans showed their unhappiness towards the players at the train station after the loss to Spurs.

Dyche may feel that more signings are imperative between now and deadline day slamming shut on Friday, but it remains to be seen if the club's owners will stump up the money to bring in fresh faces. There are rumours doing the rounds at least, though, which could give supporters an element of encouragement.

Everton are believed to have made a late approach to sign Sevilla right-back Gonzalo Montiel, who enjoyed a spell on loan at Nottingham Forest last season and is known best for scoring the winning penalty for Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final shootout against France.

The Toffees have also been boosted in their pursuit of Chelsea striker Armando Broja, due to Ipswich Town's move for him potentially being on the verge of collapse. It remains to be seen if the Merseysiders will push to sign him in the coming days, but their hopes of getting him have at least increased a little.

Eyeing eyeing "outstanding" Premier League ace on loan

According to a fresh claim from TEAMtalk, Everton have "held talks" with Chelsea over the loan signing of forward David Datro Fofana this week.

The report states that "work is being done on deals behind the scenes" to snap up the £30,000-a-week Ivorian, adding that the Blues are looking to "move on Maupay" at the same time, days after he criticised his own supporters on social media after their aforementioned train station antics.

Fofana could be a strong addition for Dyche between now and Friday to replace Maupay, giving them an option in attack, following no goals scored in their opening two Premier League matches.

Granted, it would only be a loan switch, but the 21-year-old could be desperate to prove his worth to Chelsea, which could benefit Everton at the same time. He is a young attacker with lots of promise, with Vincent Kompany hailing him during their time together at Burnley last season:

"We will need performances like the performance he gave against West Ham. He was outstanding. The entire performance from Fofana was outstanding and we’ve needed it. Hopefully he can continue like that from now until the end of the season."

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Fofana scored four goals in just 10 league starts for Burnley, outlining his attacking ability, and he is also a three-cap Ivory Coast Under-21 international, finding the net once in that time.

تغلب فريق باريس سان جيرمان على خصمه بريست في منافسات الدوري الفرنسي، بخمسة أهداف مقابل هدفين.

وسيلتقي الفريقان في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، بمواجهات ملحق دور الـ 16 في مباراة الذهاب يوم 13 فبراير الجاري، ثم في الإياب يوم 19 من الشهر ذاته.

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وجاءت مباراة باريس سان جيرمان وبريست اليوم ضمن مباريات الجولة العشرين للدوري الفرنسي.

وسجل الفرنسي عثمان ديمبلي هاتريك لباريس سان جيرمان في الدقائق 29 و57 و62.

كما أحرز جونزالو راموس هدفين لصالح باريس سان جيرمان في الدقيقتين 89 والدقيقة السابعة من الوقت المحتسب بدلاً من الضائع.

فيما سجل رومان ديل كاستيو ولودوفيك أجورك هدفي بريست، بالدقيقتين 50 و71.

بفوزه 5-2، يرفع باريس سان جيرمان رصيده للنقطة 50 في صدارة الدوري الفرنسي، وتوقف رصيد بريست عند 28 نقطة بالمركز الثامن. أهداف مباراة باريس سان جيرمان وبريست

تحدث إيرلينج هالاند مهاجم مانشستر سيتي في مؤتمر صحفي اليوم الثلاثاء، قبل مباراة فريقه أمام باريس سان جيرمان بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويلتقي مانشستر سيتي وباريس سان جيرمان غدًا الأربعاء، بالجولة السابعة في مرحلة الدوري بالمسابقة الأوروبية.

هالاند جدد عقده مع مانشستر سيتي لتسع سنوات ونصف، وسُئل عن ذلك في المؤتمر الصحفي وكذلك عن فرص اللعب لبرشلونة أو ريال مدريد.

وقال عن كلمات والده ألفي هالاند حول اللعب لمدة عامين أو ثلاثة أعوام في جميع الدوريات الأوروبية الكبرى: “أولاً وقبل كل شيء، هذه كلماته! وليست كلماتي!”.

وأضاف: “لكنني أعتقد أنه عندما وقعت لمانشستر سيتي، شعرت وكأنني في بيتي، وكنت أعني ذلك حقًا، وأشعر وكأنني في بيتي، وأشعر بسعادة كبيرة، وعائلتي سعيدة للغاية، وأعتقد في النهاية أن هذا ما أردته، وأنا سعيد!”.

وعن سبب تمديد عقده مع مانشستر سيتي لمدة تسع سنوات ونصف، أوضح: “الشعور والأشخاص الذين تحدثت معهم جعلوني مقتنعًا بأن هذا هو الخيار الصحيح، الأشخاص من حولي”.

وأردف: “وفي النهاية عندما تحدثت مع الناس، توصلنا إلى هذا، وشعرت بالسعادة حقًا، وفي النهاية أتطلع حقًا لقضاء سنوات عديدة أخرى في مانشستر، سيكون الأمر مذهلاً!”.

وسُئل هالاند عن عدم اليقين بشأن العقوبة المحتملة لمانشستر سيتي فيما يتعلق بقضايا اللعب المالي النظيف والمخالفات، ورد: “لم أفكر في ذلك أو أي شيء، أنا واثق من أن النادي يعرف ما يفعله”.

وشدد: “وفي النهاية لا أعتقد حقًا أنه يجب أن أتحدث كثيرًا عن هذا لأنني هنا منذ عامين ونصف، وفي النهاية أنا واثق من أن النادي يعرف ما يفعله”.

وعن التزام مانشستر سيتي معه لمدة 10 سنوات أخرى، استطرد: “أعتقد أنها علامة جيدة حقًا، إنه أمر غير معتاد بعض الشيء، وليس طبيعيًا، وهذا أيضًا شيء أحبه، ولكن في النهاية كان الأمر جيدًا لكلا الطرفين وفي النهاية كان خيارًا سهلاً”.

وعن الحفاظ على لياقته البدنية من أجل مانشستر سيتي هذا الموسم، أشار: “أهتم بجسدي جيدًا! أحاول أن أفعل كل ما بوسعي لأكون متاحًا للنادي والفريق! وقد سارت الأمور على ما يرام حقًا هذا الموسم من حيث ذلك”.

وأكد: “ليس الأمر سهلاً لأنه يتضمن العديد من المباريات، لكن الأمر يتعلق بالعناية بالجسد، والاستعداد بالطريقة الصحيحة، والحصول على قسط كافٍ من النوم، وتناول الأشياء الصحيحة، والقيام بالاختيارات الصحيحة”.

وأكمل: “بدأت في قياس نومي للتأكد من أنني أنام جيدًا، وكان ذلك صحيحًا! لقد نمت جيدًا حقًا! لذا فقد قمت بذلك بشكل مختلف هذا الموسم”.

وواصل هالاند: “أشعر بطاقة إيجابية حقًا في مانشستر سيتي، لقد كانت فترة صعبة، والجميع يعرف ذلك، لكنني أشعر بالطاقة، نحن نتدرب جيدًا حقًا، وأعتقد أننا تجاوزنا ذلك الآن ونتطلع إلى المستقبل، إلى المباراة غدًا، ثم العديد من المباريات الأخرى”.

وسُئل هالاند عن الحلم المعتاد للاعبي كرة القدم باللعب لريال مدريد أو برشلونة، وعلّق: “لقد وقعت للتو عقدًا لمدة تسع سنوات ونصف مع مانشستر سيتي، فماذا تريدون مني أن أقول؟”.

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واسترسل: “بالطبع أنا سعيد بذلك (عدم اللعب لأي من الفريقين)، وأنا بخير مع ذلك، نعم، كما قلت، أنا سعيد للغاية باختياري وأتطلع لقضاء سنوات عديدة في مانشستر وهذا كل شيء حقًا”.

وعن تعرضه لرقابة شديدة في المباريات، أشار: “الأمر أصبح أكثر صعوبة، لكن هذا شيء إيجابي؛ عندما يهتم الناس بك حقًا أو يضعون الكثير حولك، أعتقد أن هذا هو أفضل شيء يمكن أن يحدث لك كلاعب كرة قدم لأن هذا يعني أنك فعلت شيئًا صحيحًا”.

وتابع: “عليك أن تجد طريقة للفوز مع الفريق، وبالنسبة لي كمهاجم مانشستر سيتي، لتسجيل الأهداف، الأمر يتعلق بإيجاد طرق للحصول على الفرص، وبذل قصارى جهدك، والتسجيل”.

وأتم: “يمكنك اللعب بمهاجم أو بدونه… أتمنى أن يرغب بيب جوارديولا في اللعب بمهاجم رقم تسعة”.

Nuno Mendes says he is "proud" to play for Portugal after Cristiano Ronaldo called out those who don't want to represent the national team.

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  Ronaldo said he is "disappointed" in players who do not want to represent Portugal and insisted there is "nothing better than playing for the national team, representing your country, your culture, your children" while collecting an award in his homeland this week.

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  The Al-Nassr star did not name any players he was referring to, but it could not have been Paris Saint-Germain defender Mendes, who responded to the captain's comment.

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  "Everyone has their own opinion," he told reporters. "I can speak for myself, I am very proud to represent Portugal and I think it shows, I give my all on the pitch and in training. I will always give my all and I will always be available to be here."

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  Ronaldo and Mendes will both expect to feature when the Selecao take on Poland in the Nations League on November 15, which will be followed by a clash against Croatia three days later.

Having finished fifth in the Premier League, narrowly missing out on Champions League football by two points, Ange Postecoglou will be looking to strengthen his side ready for next season in the hopes of achieving top four.

Despite Tottenham scoring four more goals last season than in the 2022/23 season, since the loss of Harry Kane, they have missed that G/A output at the top of the pitch. Whilst Son Heung-min did provide 17 goals and ten assists last season, Spurs began to miss that one-two-punch combo of Kane and Son.

With Son often playing as the striker now, it leaves a hole at left wing for Spurs to add a direct attacking threat, who can create and score goals as Son did from that left side when partnered with Kane.

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According to Paul O'Keefe, Tottenham are showing a 'firm interest' in Desire Doue, whilst also retaining an interest in Wolves star Pedro Neto.

Doue has received interest from many top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Newcastle United, as well as, of course, Tottenham.

The 19-year-old winger broke onto the scene in the 2022/23 season and has continued to impress for Stade Rennais this season in Ligue 1, scoring four goals and providing five assists in 31 appearances.

How Doue compares to Lamine Yamal

When looking at Doue's FBref page, the "similar players" feature lists Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal as a similar player to Doue.

Now, whilst these players tend to operate on opposite wings, Yamal – who has lit up Euro 2024 with Spain – often starts on the right for Barcelona, and Doue often starts off the left for Rennes, both players possess that 1v1 quality.

Yamal excels in ball-carrying metrics, averaging 5.02 progressive carries per 90, completing 3.01 successful take-ons per 90, and completing 3.05 carries into the final third per 90.

Doue is right there with him, averaging 4.38 progressive carries per 90, completing 3.42 successful take-ons per 90, and completing 4.20 carries into the final third.

The direct nature of these wingers, ability to carry the ball and beat their man often creates chances for their sides. However, where Yamal has the upper hand over Doue is with his final ball and creative decision-making.

The 16-year-old scored seven goals and provided ten assists for Barcelona last season, making 50 appearances for the club. He also produces an xAG (expected assisted goals) of 0.27 per 90, and 4.44 shot-creating actions per 90.

Doue in comparison, had four goals and six assists in all competitions last season. He also only produced 0.19 xAG per 90, but did create 4.49 shots-creating actions per 90. This tells us the Rennes star can often get into these areas, but his numbers are hindered by a mixture of a lower quality of attacking teammates (finishing chances he creates), and a slightly less consistent final ball to Yamal.

Doue is a "special" talent, as mentioned by Zach Lowy, and a player with this sort of "X-factor" can take a massive jump when put into a side that gives them even more opportunities in the attacking third to work their magic.

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Tim Weah scored Juventus' second while Weston McKennie assisted the opener and their third in a 4-4 draw with Inter Milan

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Juventus draw Inter 4-4Tim Weah scores second goal of season for BianconeriWeston McKennie records two assistsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

In an all-time classic in the Derby d'Italia, Juventus and Inter Milan played to a 4-4 draw. U.S. international Tim Weah scored his second goal of the season for the Bianconeri, while fellow American Weston McKennie recorded two assists.

A late brace from Turkish teenage star Kenan Yildiz brought Juventus level over the final 10 minutes of the match in a thrilling game as the two Serie A giants shared a point at the final whistle.

Weah logged 62 minutes, while McKennie played 83, with both having a pivotal role in the result.

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Weah missed roughly one month of action between September and October due to a lower-body injury that also sidelined him through the first international break under Mauricio Pochettino's leadership with the USMNT. He returned to action on Oct. 19 with a cameo off the bench against Lazio, and followed it up with another substitute appearance in the UEFA Champions League midweek in a loss against Stuttgart.

Sunday marked his second start of the season, and notably, both his goals this campaign arrived when handed a start under Thiago Motta.

For McKennie, he recorded his first goal-contributions of the Serie A season, ending his drought on the domestic scoresheet.

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The Bianconeri are back in action on Wednesday when they clash with Parma in Serie A. They'll host the 17th-place team in Serie A.

Chelsea, having already announced the arrival of Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa, have reportedly turned their attention towards landing an international gem for Enzo Maresca this summer.

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It's already been a fairly busy summer for the Blues, who have welcomed the likes of Kellyman and Tosin Adarabioyo with a deal also sealed to sign Estevao Willian this summer. The three arrivals will all hope to make impressive impacts, be it in the future or as soon as next season, as Maresca looks to guide Chelsea back into the Premier League's top four next season.

Speaking for the first time since completing the move, Kellyman told Chelsea's official media channels via BBC Sport: "It is fantastic to be standing here as a Chelsea player. It’s a massive club with an amazing history, so it is great to join. It is a dream come true for sure. I’m buzzing to have put on the shirt and can’t wait to get started."

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Following the departure of Ian Maatsen, however, Kellyman seems unlikely to be the last name through the door. Leicester City's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall looks set to be the next to sign for £30m.

Also, according to The Athletic's Tom Bogert, Chelsea are also in advanced talks to sign Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United this summer. The USA international is just 19 years old and could arrive to instantly fill the void left behind by Maatsen at left-back.

Whilst the deal is not done yet, Wiley would certainly follow the Chelsea trend of young players making their way to Stamford Bridge in place of academy graduates, although a move to Strasbourg first before the Blues is also a possibility.

"Amazing" Wiley can succeed Chilwell

With a difficult history of injuries at Chelsea, Ben Chilwell remains an unreliable option at Stamford Bridge despite his position as vice-captain behind Reece James. And that could see an opportunity eventually emerge for Wiley if he can fend off competition from Marc Cucurella.

Though the American is still just 19 years old, he's earned plenty of praise throughout his career, including from former Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda, who said via 90Min: "Yes, for Caleb it’s [the goal] amazing. I think it was a good play overall. I think those were the moments where we were probably putting a little bit of pressure and then I think Caleb with his speed, his power and decision, he is going to get a lot of those. So, I am happy for him, he did a tremendous game."

Scoring once and assisting a further two times in all competitions last season, Wiley will hope that a potential Premier League move only results in improvement and opportunities in what is arguably the highest-quality league in world football. It's in England's top flight that he could quickly emerge to become a wise piece of business by Chelsea.

Tottenham are "expected to bid" for a £50 million Premier League player, who reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano said manager Ange Postecoglou "really" likes.

Spurs identify new midfield signing as key summer priority

Bringing in a new midfielder is thought to be among Spurs' chief transfer priorities for this summer window, as uncertainty surrounds the futures of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Giovani Lo Celso and a few others.

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Hojbjerg has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Spurs, and was given very few opportunities in Postecoglou's starting eleven during the Australian's debut campaign in the Lilywhites dugout. As a result, the Denmark international is expected to part company with the club – four years after being signed by ex-Spurs boss Jose Mourinho from Southampton in 2020.

Lo Celso is unhappy with his situation at Spurs, meanwhile, and is reportedly attracting interest from European clubs and sides in Saudi Arabia. The Argentine midfielder has entered the final 12 months of his contract as well, so the writing appears to be on the wall for both men this summer.

Postecoglou needs to bring in a replacement if either of the duo depart. Atalanta star Ederson has been monitored by Spurs ahead of a potential swoop this window, while Chelsea star Conor Gallagher remains a key player of interest to the Lilywhites.

The England international has been linked with a move to north London since last year. Chelsea may be forced to sell Gallagher as well, given the player's contract situation and need to balance the PSR books before June 30.

Fabrizio Romano stated in January that “Tottenham have been interested in Gallagher since August 2023 because Postecoglou really appreciates the player" (via GiveMeSport), and Sky journalist Kaveh Solhekol has shared that Spurs remain in contention for him now.

Tottenham "expected to bid" for Conor Gallagher

As per Solhekol, writing on X, Tottenham are "expected to bid" for Gallagher this summer – but Chelsea are set to demand £50 million despite his contract situation.

"Chelsea won’t let Connor Gallagher go for less than £50m," said the reporter.

"Mason Mount went for 50+5 and Gallagher is captain and regarded as better all-round player. Gallagher has been model professional. Not agitated for big new deal. Aston Villa and Atletico want him. Spurs expected to bid."

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The 24-year-old started 37 league games for Chelsea last season as a mainstay of Mauricio Pochettino's XIs and seriously impressed in that time.

"Really think Conor Gallagher is a very underrated footballer," said broadcast commentator Stephen Doyle.

"Spills his guts in every game and he’s always going forward. Good touch, scores goals."

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Flamengo e Vasco fizeram uma decisão de Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17 do tamanho do Clássicos dos Milhões. Se em São Januário o Cruz-Maltino levou a melhor por 3 a 1, o Rubro-Negro deu o troco na partida de volta no Raulino de Oliveira, goleou por 4 a 1 e garantiu o bicampeonato da categoria. Os destaques ficaram por conta de Victor Hugo e Petteron, que marcaram dois gols cada. E que golaços!

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Barros descontou para o Vasco, que estava levando a decisão para os pênaltis até os 43 minutos da etapa final. O título coroou o time do técnico Mário Jorge, que fez a melhor campanha na fase de grupos e passou por Atlético-MG e São Paulo na fases de quartas de final e semifinal, respectivamente, antes do Vasco.

Esta foi apenas a terceira edição do Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17 organizada pela CBF. Em 2019, o Flamengo, comandado por Lázaro, conquistou o título em cima do Corinthians. O Fluminense superou o Athletico na decisão de 2020.

BICAMPEÃÃÃÃOOO!!! Nossos #GarotosDoNinho vencem com autoridade o Vasco por 4 a 1 com gols de Victor Hugo (2) e Petterson (2), e conquistam o Brasileirão Sub-17 em Volta Redonda! ATÉ O FIM! 🏆🥇#VamosFlamengo

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— Flamengo (@Flamengo) August 17, 2021

PRIMEIRO TEMPO DE GOLAÇOS E VIRADA

Uma atuação de manual fez o Flamengo virar a decisão na primeira etapa. Após duas chegadas do Vasco logo nos minutos iniciais, o Rubro-Negro assumiu o controle e contou com a inspiração de seus homens da frente. A começar por Victor Hugo, que desencadeou a reação com uma finalização precisa de fora da área, de pé esquerdo, no ângulo do goleiro Allan Vitor: 1 a 0 aos 15 minutos.

O camisa 10 ampliou aos 33, aparecendo entre os dois zagueiros do Vasco para desviar cruzamento de Zé Wellinton: 2 a 0. O Vasco, atordoado pelos gols, ainda sofreu um terceiro golpe antes do intervalo. Petterson recebeu na esquerda, deixou três marcadores para trás e fez o terceiro aos 45, invertendo a situação de início: após o intervalo, era o Vasco que precisava marcar para ser campeão.

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VASCO REAGE E VOLTA PARA A FINAL
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Igor entrou no lugar de Lucas Eduardo, mas a mudança do Vasco passou também pela nova postura. Mais agressivo e intenso, o Cruz-Maltino “voltou” ao jogo – que ficou franco e com faltas mais duras. Foram três cartões amarelos para o Flamengo até os 15 minutos, para Francisco Dyogo, Victor Hugo e Victor Muller – sendo o último ainda no primeiro tempo – além do técnico Mário Jorge.

Após alguns erros no passe final, o Vasco encontrou suas melhores chances com Ykaro. Aos 18, o atacante girou em cima da marcação e chutou forte, mas na direção do goleiro do Flamengo, que espalmou para a linha de fundo. Aos 27, o camisa 11 saiu da área e cruzou para Barros, que não cabeceou bem.

No minuto seguinte, o lance se repetiu: cruzamento da direita e finalização de Barros. Dessa vez, a cabeçada foi parar no fundo da rede: 3 a 1 idêntico à partida de ida, que levaria a decisão do Brasileirão Sub-17 para as penalidades.

PETTERSON MARCA MAIS UM GOLAÇO: FLAMENGO CAMPEÃO!

A iminência dos pênaltis não freou a intensidade de Flamengo e Vasco, que seguiram atrás de mais um gol até o final. Quando parecia certo que o título seria decidido na marca do cal, Petterson marcou um golaço. Mais um.

Aos 43, limpou a marcação, puxou da esquerda para a entrada da área e chutou. A curva tirou Allan Victor do lance, e a bola entrou no ângulo. Muita comemoração, que seguiu após o apito final. Flamengo bicampeão brasileiro!