U-17 World Cup: Brazil defeats New Zealand 1-0 to pass on to the quarterfinals

Brazil won 1-0 on a penalty kick against New Zealand in a match played Wednesday in the Chilean resort city of Viña del Mar.

Brazil won 1-0 on a penalty kick against New Zealand in a match played Wednesday in the Chilean resort city of Viña del Mar.

Brazil's goal was scored at 90+6 minutes from the spot converted by striker Luis Henrique.

The 'canarinhá controlled the ball for most of the game but New Zealand planted a hard defense that succumbed at the end the game.

Text and photo: AFP

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