Federation Gaúcha de Futebol Launches First Youth Football Festival in Gramado
The Federação Gaúcha de Futebol successfully held its first children’s football festival in Gramado, showcasing emerging youth talents across mixed and gender-specific categories with strong organizational praise.
- • Around 400 children participated in the first Festival de Futebol Infantil in Gramado.
- • Sulbrasil won the mixed sub-9 category by defeating Grêmio 1-0.
- • Inter won the sub-11 male category against Grêmio 2-1.
- • Grêmio’s sub-13 female team triumphed over Inter in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
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The Federação Gaúcha de Futebol (FGF), in partnership with Gramado's Sports and Leisure Secretariat, hosted the inaugural Festival de Futebol Infantil, drawing approximately 400 young participants to the Olympic Village on December 14. The tournament featured mixed and gender-specific youth categories, highlighting talented players aged under 9, 11, and 13.
In the mixed sub-9 category, Sulbrasil clinched a 1-0 victory over Grêmio, with Matheus scoring the winning goal. The sub-11 male final saw Inter triumphing 2-1 against Grêmio, with goals from Lucas and Vitor. The sub-13 female championship was intensely competitive; Grêmio's Mosqueteirinhas defeated Inter 7-6 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 regular time draw.
Officials lauded the festival's organization and its emphasis on youth development through football. Diego Barcelos, a former player and coach for Inter, praised the Federation’s initiative as critical for cultivating young talent. Cristóvão Salazar of Grêmio and Gabriela Luizelli of the FGF highlighted the quality of play and applauded the innovative inclusion of mixed-gender categories. Nestor Tissot, Gramado's mayor, expressed gratitude for the collaboration and support, indicating the potential for future editions.
The festival marks the FGF’s strategic step in promoting grassroots football in Rio Grande do Sul, aiming to foster skill development and sportsmanship among children from an early age.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
