Fortaleza and Atlético-MG drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil U-17 quarterfinalsCredits: Baggio Rodrigues / Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza and Atlético-MG drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil U-17 quarterfinals on Wednesday afternoon (29). In a match played at CT Ribamar Bezerra, in Maracanaú (CE), Pedro Henrique opened the scoring for Leão do Pici, and Nicolas leveled it for Galo.

The result leaves the teams on equal footing for the return leg, scheduled for May 6 at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, at 3 p.m. (Brasília time). If there is another draw, the semifinal spot will be decided on penalties.

At 8 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (30), Monte Roraima-RR and Athletico-PR will face off at Canarinho, in Boa Vista.

This stage of the competition began on Tuesday (28), with two 6-0 routs: Cruzeiro over CSA at Rei Pelé, in Maceió; and Coritiba over IAPE-MA at Nhozinho Santos, in São Luís.

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