Palmeiras thrash Bahia, go seven points clear in U17 Brasileirão | OneFootball

This Tuesday afternoon, Palmeiras beat Bahia 5-1 at Arena Barueri, in the 16th round of the first phase of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship.

With the result, leader Palmeiras reaches 37 points and opens a seven-point lead over Flamengo. Bahia, on the other hand, has only nine points and remains in 18th place.

Both teams return to the field for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. Palmeiras faces Corinthians next Tuesday, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), in Santana de Parnaíba. Bahia hosts América-MG on the same day, at 3 pm, at CT Evaristo de Macedo.

The goals

Palmeiras opened the scoring in the 12th minute of the first half, with Niakson. After an individual play, the left-back finished and, with a deflection from the opposing defense, shook the nets of goalkeeper Jampa.

The Academy's Youngsters increased the score in the 34th minute of the first half. Wesley received from Luis Pacheco on the right side of the attack and risked from a distance, scoring a great goal.

Palmeiras' third goal in the game came in the 37th minute, with Juan Francisco. Author of the assist for the second goal, Luis Pacheco crossed for the number nine, who finished from inside the small area.

Bahia reduced the advantage in the 43rd minute of the first half. Anthony quickly took a free kick in the middle of the field, exchanged passes with Kaique, and finished low to beat goalkeeper Luiz Fernando.

With 50 seconds left in the second half, Wesley scored the fourth goal for the home team. The number 10 took advantage of the rebound after a scramble in the area and hit the left corner of Jampa.

In the last play of the match, in the 48th minute, Eduardo scored to close the scoring at Arena Barueri. The striker took advantage of a deflection after the finish to take Bahia's goalkeeper out of the play and score Palmeiras' fifth goal.

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