A TEAM of Everton youngsters have defeated legendary Brazilian side Corinthians on their own turf.
The youth side led by Neil Dewsnip and Kevin Sheedy are taking part in the Future Champions tournament in Belo Horizonte.
Corinthians, the club which produced world legends like Garrincha, Rivelino, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Socrates, were defeated 2-0 thanks to first half goals from strike pair Anton Forrester and Hallam Hope.
“The start is beyond our wildest dreams,” said coach Neil Dewsnip. “It was a great start and we are really, really pleased to beat the biggest team in Brazil, especially after a long journey and having not played any proper football for three weeks.”
Coach Kevin Sheedy added: “The first goal was a great goal from Anton, he hit it from 25 yards into the top corner with his left foot. The second was a long throw which Hallam headed in. It was a good finish.
“The players’ confidence grew from there and they battled hard. We had a few chances to make it three, but all credit goes to the players for the effort they put in.”
Neil Dewsnip’s side, made up of Under-15s, 16s and 17s, will face another Brazilian outfit, Vasco de Gama, in their next game.
Other major sides in the competition include Paris St Germain and Barcelona.
