Brazil defeat Mexico to take top prize at FIFA U-17 World Cup

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• Brazil mount comeback to win U-17 World Cup 2-1 over Mexico
• Lazaro nets the match-winner in second-half stoppage time
• Fourth U-17 championship for A Seleção

Brazil bested Mexico 2-1 on Sunday night to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019™ at Brasilia's Estadio Bezerrao. Falling behind midway through the second half, the hosts stormed back to capture their fourth U-17 title. Substitute Lazaro's volleyed strike three minutes into second-half stoppage time propelled his side to victory while bringing jubilation to the 13,000-plus fans on hand.

Brazil

A Seleção created plenty of quality goalscoring opportunities, but their finishing let them down as the back of the net eluded them for much of the evening. Veron and Kaio Jorge each saw first-half shots narrowly miss the target, while Peglow pinged the crossbar from outside the box in the 17th minute. To the dismay of many in attendance, Mexico took the lead in the 66th minute. Then Daniel Cabral imitated Peglow in the 81st minute, watching his shot attempt rebound off the top of the bar. At last Veron won a penalty when Alejandro Gomez slid into him in the box, and Kaio Jorge coolly drew Brazil even in the 84th minute from the spot. Then, reprising his role from the semi-final, Lazaro unleashed a full volley from Yan Couto's cross the beat Mexico goalkeeper Edu Garcia with mere seconds remaining.

Mexico

The Concacaf champions did well to absorb waves of pressure in the opening period, holding Brazil scoreless despite a handful of promising chances. As time wore on they began to take control of the ball and threaten themselves, with Israel Luna and Santiago Munoz the chief creators. But it was captain Eugenio Pizzuto and No11 Bryan Gonzalez who linked up to put El Tri ahead near the halfway point of the second half. Gonzalez skied to meet Pizzuto's cross and headed the ball toward the far post, beating the diving Matheus Donelli to open the scoring. But Gomez conceding a penalty left Mexico vulnerable to the Brazilian attacking onslaught. Holding out a few more seconds would have seen the final go to penalties, but instead Mexico missed out on earning a third U-17 trophy.

Mexico v Brazil - Final - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 - Former Brazil International Ronaldo carries the World Cup Trophy alongside Former Brazil International Cafu prior to kick off

Mexico v Brazil - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Final - Fans of Mexico pose before the final

Mexico v Brazil - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Final - Fans of Brazil poses 

General view during the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup Brazil 2019 final

Mexico v Brazil - Final - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 - The two sides make their way out for the start

Mexico v Brazil - Final - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 - Detailed view of the World Cup Trophy as the Brazil side line up

 Efrain Alvarez of Mexico challenges for the high ball

Bryan Gonzalez of Mexico looks to break past Diego of Brazil

Mexico v Brazil - Final - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 - Kaio Jorge of Brazil is tackled by Victor Guzman of Mexico

Players of Mexico celebrate a scored goal during the final - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Final

Marcelo Pitaluga of Brazil and Lazaro of Brazil celebrate at the final whistle

Daniel Cabral of Brazil celebrates 

Sandry of Brazil celebrates with the crowd

Rafael Martinez of Mexico and Luis Puente of Mexico react at the final whistle

The Brazil side celebrate at the final whistle

Alejandro Gomez of Mexico reacts after his side concede a penalty

Yan Couto of Brazil celebrates at the final whistle 

Mexico v Brazil - Final - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 - Luan Patrick of Brazil, Patryck of Brazil and Daniel Cabral of Brazil react 

Kaio Jorge of Brazil celebrates after scoring his sides first goal - FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019

Lazaro of Brazil celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Final - FIFA U-17 Brazil 2019

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