Pedro Henrique Aquino, of Fast Clube-AM, scored the first goal in the history of the U-15 Copa do BrasilCredits: Divulgação/@fastclubeoficial

Making its debut on the national calendar, the U-15 Copa do Brasil kicked off this weekend and has already shown that it promises excitement throughout the tournament. In its first round, there were big wins in São Paulo, Pará, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, and Sergipe, as well as 57 goals, an average of more than three goals per match.

The opening match of the competition was won by Fast Clube-AM, who beat São Raimundo-RR 2-1 at Canarinho. Pedro Henrique Aquino, in the 19th minute, scored the first goal in the competition’s history.

Of the 16 opening matches, Palmeiras’ victory was the main reason for this high number of goals: Alviverde thrashed Náutico-MS 13-0 at Arena Barueri in Group A4.

Grêmio beat Red Bull Bragantino in the first round of the U-15 Copa do BrasilCredits: ANGELO PIERETTI/GRÊMIO FBPA

There were more lopsided scores as well: Flamengo 6-1 Porto Vitória-ES; Ceará 5-0 Santa Cruz-RN; Lagarto-SE 0-4 Vitória; and Paysandu 4-1 São Paulo-AP.

Group A1: São Raimundo-RR 1-2 Fast Clube-AM / Porto Velho-RO 2-1 Santa Cruz-AC

Group A2: Ceará 5-0 Santa Cruz-RN / Fluminense-PI 1-0 Treze-PB

Group A3: Atlético-MG 1-1 Fluminense / Gama-DF 0-3 Cuiabá

Group A4: Palmeiras 13-0 Náutico-MS / Athletico-PR 1-1 Internacional

Group A5: Paysandu 4-1 São Paulo-AP / Luminense-MA 1-0 Batalhão-TO

Group A6: Lagarto-SE 0-4 Vitória / Sport 3-0 CEO-AL

Group A7: Flamengo 6-1 Porto Vitória-ES / Atlético-GO 1-0 América-MG

Group A8: Grêmio 2-1 Red Bull Bragantino / Avaí 1-0 Coritiba

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