Sun Mar 30 07:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Brazil and Uruguay Draw in Under-17 South American Championship Opener
**Cali, Colombia** – Brazil and Uruguay battled to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group B match of the South American Under-17 Championship on Friday at the Estadio Olímpico Jaime Morón León. Nicolás Ezequiel put Uruguay ahead in the 47th minute with a skillful finish, but Ruan Pablo equalized for Brazil ten minutes into the second half.
The draw leaves both teams with one point each. Venezuela leads the group with three points after defeating Bolivia. Ecuador is the only team yet to play.
Brazil’s next match is against Bolivia on Sunday at 6:30 PM Brasília time, also at the Estadio Olímpico Jaime Morón León. Uruguay will face Ecuador at the same venue later that day at 9 PM Brasília time.