Brazil opens with a win against Peru in Group A of the South American sub-20 Colombia 2023

With goals from his figures, Vitor Roque (2) and Andrey, Brazil thrashed Peru 3-0 this Thursday in the opening match of the South American U-20 tournament that takes place in Colombia.

The verdeamarelha prevailed at the Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali (southwest) over a team that looked orderly in the midfield and defense until minute 60.

The tactical discipline of the Peruvians prevented the talented Vitor Roque, Stênio and Guilherme Biro from showing off their good footing for the first hour of the game, until the Athletico Paranaense striker appeared.

With a shot from his left leg in the area, Vitor Roque unlocked the game in minute 68.

Until his annotation, the annoyance of DT Ramon Menezes was evident. Shortly before he had changed the initial plan, he replaced his wingers and urged his players to shoot on goal.

His instructions were well received by Vitor Roque and Andrey, who shot from midrange but found goalkeeper José Amasifuen.

In minute 77 the Peruvian goalkeeper made a mistake and let out a ball that had been slightly touched by Andrey, the new reinforcement of English Chelsea.

Three minutes later, Vitor Roque was brought down in the box and converted the penalty for the third goal.

Menezes’ team came out ahead of two blows on the payroll. Sávio, who completes the trident of Brazilian jewels, was not summoned due to physical discomfort.

He also lost centre-back Weverton to injury just 13 minutes into the game.

Brazil begins the tournament by placing itself in the upper part of Group A. At the second hour, the local Colombia and Paraguay will play in the same stadium. Argentina has a rest date.

The first three classified in the group will play the final hexagonal in Bogotá in search of the title, a place in the World Cup in Indonesia and another in the Pan American Games in Santiago. (D)