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Brazil's youth football cups draw over 1,500 players and fans
The second edition of the Copa do Cerrado de Futebol de Base concluded in Patrocínio, Brazil, gathering 29 delegations and more than 1,500 participants across eight age categories. Teams from Minas Gerais, Goiás, Distrito Federal, Maranhão, Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso and Sergipe competed. Patrocinense won the Sub‑17 title after a 9‑8 penalty shoot‑out against BNT, while Grêmio secured the Sub‑15 and Sub‑13 trophies. A documentary released on Rede Hoje’s YouTube channel highlighted the tournament and noted that future star Endrick had taken part.
In Francisco Beltrão, the Marreco futsal club set a season‑high attendance of over 1,500 spectators during a 1‑1 draw with Corinthians at the Arrudão arena. The club announced three new sponsors—Receebaí, Rohden Lácteos and Viveiro Baldissarelli—as part of a broader restructuring aimed at improving fan experience and community engagement.
Meanwhile, the Brasil Soccer Cup Sub‑16 final in Macaé saw Flamengo defeat Vasco on penalties 4‑1 after a 1‑1 draw, securing a third consecutive title. The tournament featured 32 teams, generated significant local economic activity, and was praised by Mayor Welberth Rezende as a showcase of Macaé’s capacity to host national youth‑football events.
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Flamengo · Marreco · Patrocinense · Tarsízio Bonetti · Welberth Rezende
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brasil Soccer Cup Sub‑16 featured 32 teams and attracted hundreds of athletes, officials and families, boosting Macaé's local economy. odia.ig.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor Welberth Rezende highlighted the importance of the Brasil Soccer Cup for the municipality of Macaé. odia.ig.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Flamengo defeated Vasco on penalties 4‑1 after a 1‑1 draw in the Brasil Soccer Cup Sub‑16 final in Macaé, securing a tricampeonato. odia.ig.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A documentary about the Copa do Cerrado was released on Rede Hoje's YouTube channel, noting that Endrick participated in the competition. redehoje.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Patrocinense won the Sub‑17 category of Copa do Cerrado after a 9‑8 penalty shoot‑out against BNT. redehoje.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marreco announced three new sponsors: Receebaí, Rohden Lácteos and Viveiro Baldissarelli. prosaepolitica.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marreco futsal club recorded attendance of over 1,500 spectators at the Arrudão arena during a 1‑1 draw with Corinthians, the highest of the season. prosaepolitica.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second edition of the Copa do Cerrado de Futebol de Base was held in Patrocínio, Brazil, with 29 delegations and over 1,500 participants. redehoje.com.br