U17 vs Brazil U17
Semifinals
Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium
25°C
Referee: Ovidiu Hategan
England's under-17 team will continue their pursuit of World Cup glory on Wednesday, when they take on Brazil in what promises to be a fascinating semi-final.
Coach Steve Cooper's side have been wonderful in India and have played some absorbing attacking football to make it to the last four. A 4-1 win over the United States on Saturday is a measure of the confidence they are operating with at the moment.
But Brazil have also shone, winning every game on their way to the semis. They came from behind late on to beat Germany in the quarter-finals, with Weverson and Paulinho on the scoresheet in a dramatic win.
When is England U17 vs Brazil U17?
England U17 take on Brazil on Wednesday, October 25.
The match will kick-off at 12.30pm (5pm local time).
It will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata after being moved 650 miles due to the state of the pitch in Guwahati.
Kick-off time in Brazil is 9.30am (Brasilia time).
What TV channel is England U17 vs Brazil U17 on?
The match will be shown on British Eurosport.
Coverage will begin 15 minutes before kick-off at 12.15pm.
The semi-final will be shown in Brazil on TV Globo and SporTV.
How has each team reached the semi-final?
England breezed to the top of a tough-looking group, beating Chile, Mexico and Iraq.
Steve Cooper's side then beat Japan on penalties before hammering the United States 4-1.
Brazil have been just as impressive, securing maximum points to top a group containing Niger, North Korea and European champions Spain.
They then beat Honduras 3-0 in the last 16 before overcoming Germany 2-1 in the quarter-final.
Statistical
- Brazil U17 scored 1.2 goals per match in the last six home matches.
- Brazil U17 conceded 1 goals per match in the last six home matches.
- England U17 scored 2.83 goals per match in the last six away matches.
- England U17 conceded 0.83 goals per match in the last six away matches.
- Brazil U17 won against Germany U17 (Play-off) in the last match.
- England U17 won against USA U17 (Play-off) in the last match.
Date: Wednesday, October 25
Time: 12:30 p.m. (BST), 7:30 a.m. (ET)
TV Info: Eurosport 2 (UK), Fox Sports 2 (U.S.)
Live Stream: Eurosport Player (UK), Fox Sports GO (U.S.)
