Sensations and dramatic penalty shootout at the U-17 World Cup

The playoff stage of the U-17 World Cup, taking place under the bright conditions of Qatar, is becoming increasingly intense. A series of matches, which competed for a place in the quarter-finals, ended, and each match was full of sensations, unexpected results, and dramatic drama.

Brazil - France 1:1 (pen: 4:2)

The first attention was drawn to the Brazilian-French clash. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, but in the penalty shootout, the Brazilians showed their will and mental stability, winning 4-2.

North Korea - Japan 1:1 (pen: 4:5)

Japan passed a similar test - the match against North Korea ended with a score of 1:1, and on penalties, the Japanese won with a score of 5:4. This victory was an important step for the Japanese, as the opponent was physically very hardworking.

Italy - Uzbekistan 3:2

The Uzbekistan U17 national team failed to overcome the obstacle of a European representative in the 1/8 finals of the World Cup in Qatar. The Uzbek youth team lost to Italy with a score of 2:3, and their participation in the world championship ended.

Austria - England 4:0

One of the most unexpected results of the day was recorded in the England - Austria match. The English, considered favorites, surprised all football fans with a 0-4 defeat. Austria\'s victory is noted as one of the biggest sensations of the tournament.

Mexico - Portugal 0:5

Portugal, true to its name, defeated Mexico 5-0, leaving virtually no chance for the opponent. With this victory, the Europeans once again demonstrated their claim to the championship.

Switzerland - Ireland 3:1

Ireland, which defeated the Uzbekistan youth team in the group stage, stopped at this stage - Switzerland defeated them with a score of 3:1 and advanced to the next stage.

Uganda - Burkina Faso 1:1 (pen: 3:5)

The Uganda - Burkina Faso match was also very tense. Burkina Faso prevailed 5-3 in a detailed penalty shootout in the match that ended 1-1 in regular time.

Morocco - Mali 3:2

In the match between Morocco and Mali, the Moroccans won with a score of 3:2 and advanced to the semi-finals.

In short, this stage in Qatar presented its own drama, its own hero, and its own surprises in every game. As the tournament intensifies, fans await even more intense and exciting matches.