JAKARTA, Indonesia — Defending champion Brazil recovered from an opening-game loss on the Under-17 World Cup to arrange a second-round match in opposition to Ecuador within the Indonesian metropolis of Surakarta on Monday.

The four-time title-winner was surprised by Iran within the opening Group C recreation however recovered in opposition to New Caledonia after which beat 2017 champion England 2-1 on Friday to advance.

“The most important thing is not the final result, it’s how we react to the circumstances,” Brazil coach Phelipe Leal mentioned. “The team showed their mental strength and their quality of play. I think we deserve to advance and we reached the very strong final phase.”

Group winner England will face Uzbekistan whereas Iran additionally superior to satisfy Morocco on Monday.

The prime two from every of the six teams of 4 in addition to the 4 finest third-placed groups superior to the spherical of 16.

Despite being on residence soil and backed by passionate crowds, Indonesia, in its first look at any World Cup for over 80 years, was eradicated after a loss in opposition to Morocco following attracts with Ecuador and Panama.

PHOTOS: Brazil recovers to succeed in second spherical at U17 World Cup. US to face Germany in spherical of 16

“It’s the first time that we’ve played a tournament of this magnitude,” coach Bima Sakti mentioned. “It’s very important for Indonesian football. I hope we can use the experience to improve. The idea is for football in Indonesia to grow, all together.”

The United States misplaced 3-0 to France on Saturday however nonetheless completed second in Group E behind the 2001 champion because of earlier wins over South Korea and Burkina Faso. The U.S. will subsequent play Germany on Monday whereas France will meet Senegal.

Japan faces Spain whereas two-time winner Mexico recovered from a poor begin to defeat New Zealand on Saturday to guide a gathering with Mali. The remaining second-round recreation is an all-South American affair as Argentina meets Venezuela.

The last takes place on Dec. 2 in Surakarta.

Copyright © 2023 The Washington Times, LLC.

Content Source: www.washingtontimes.com