{
  "id": 3123570,
  "title": "Brazil make strong start in Conmebol U20 beach soccer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/brazil-make-strong-start-in-conmebol-u20-beach-soccer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T22:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brazil-strong-start-conmebol-u20-220200803.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil kicked off their 2025 CONMEBOL Under-20 Beach Soccer Championship campaign with a strong 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday, 23rd August. Raí scored the only goal of the match, securing a comfortable win for Brazil. Their second match on Monday, 24th August, saw them defeat Uruguay 6-0 in the 3rd round. Brazil's captain Carlos opened the scoring, followed by Alberto, with both goals coming in the first period. Warlison added two more goals in the third period, including a spectacular bicycle kick, while Raí scored twice, becoming the tournament's top scorer with three goals overall. Coach Juninho expressed his confidence in the team's potential to win the title, emphasizing the importance of securing the semifinal spot. Brazil will face Bolivia and Paraguay in group stage matches before aiming for the final, scheduled for Sunday, 30th August.",
  "summary": "Brazil’s first two matches in the 2025 CONMEBOL Under-20 Beach Soccer Championship, being held in Lima, Peru, ended the same way: with wins for the Seleção. In their debut, against Ecuador on Sund...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}