In the duel between South America and North America in the U16 category of the first MICFootball Punta Cana, Santos FC outplayed South Florida FA and won the final 3-1.
The Brazilians dominated the match throughout, leading 2-0 at halftime, with goals from Joao Pedro Borgues and another own goal. In the second half, Ian Fernandes extended the lead for the Brazilians, who conceded a minor goal in the final minutes, but this did not prevent their historic victory.
In fact, the goal conceded in the final was the only goal Santos conceded in six matches at The Fields at Cap Cana Sports City. In the qualifying rounds, they defeated Guayas FC 3-0 in the semifinals and Barça Academy RD 2-0. Their group stage victories against Proyecto JDB, CEFAM, and Nexgem Unión Academy were even bigger.
The team and the fans who traveled from Brazil celebrated their triumph in the Dominican Republic with great enthusiasm.
In the consolation final, Proyecto JDB defeated Califa Elite Program on penalties, 3-1. The match had ended goalless in regulation time.
