A dominant Brazil made a strong statement of their top title contender status with a 2-1 victory over Spain in a Group D marquee clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Kochi on Saturday. The absence of Vinicius Junior was not felt as Brazil's attacking trio of Lincoln, Paulinho and Brenner played better than their Spanish counterparts. Spain dominated for a few minutes after the first goal but Brazil soon began to impose themselves on the match. Then, in the 34th minute, Spain defender Mateu Jaume was taken off due to dehydration and was replaced by Victor Perea Gomez. Brazil took the lead in the first half injury time through Paulinho.

Source: dna October 07, 2017 17:39 UTC