Minas Boca/MG Youth 2 – 4 Sao Joao del Rei U20
Campeonato Mineiro U20 – 13 June 2026

Sao Joao del Rei U20 produced a thrilling away performance to defeat Minas Boca/MG Youth 4-2 in a high-scoring Campeonato Mineiro U20 clash. The visitors raced into an early lead and held off a spirited second-half fightback to claim all three points in a match that saw end-to-end action.

Explosive start from Sao Joao del Rei

The away side stunned the home crowd by scoring three times inside the opening 25 minutes. Striker Lucas Andrade opened the scoring with a well-placed header in the 8th minute, before midfielder Gabriel Nunes doubled the lead with a deflected free-kick. The third goal came from a counter-attack that saw Pedro Oliveira finish clinically.

Minas Boca struggled to cope with the pace and movement of Sao Joao’s front line. Their defence was caught out repeatedly, and only the crossbar prevented a fourth goal before the interval.

Minas Boca fight back but cannot recover

After the break, the home side showed more urgency. In the 52nd minute, Felipe Rocha pulled one back with a fierce strike from the edge of the box. When João Pedro Souza headed home from a corner in the 68th minute, the deficit was cut to 3-2 and the momentum was firmly with Minas Boca.

However, Sao Joao del Rei steadied themselves and restored their two-goal cushion in the 78th minute. A sweeping move ended with Rafael Costa slotting home the fourth to kill off the comeback. Minas Boca pushed forward in the closing stages but could not find a third.

U20 league implications

Sao Joao del Rei U20 move into the top half of the Campeonato Mineiro U20 table, showcasing their attacking potential. Minas Boca/MG Youth remain in mid-table but will be concerned about their defensive lapses. The result sets up an intriguing run-in for both sides as the competition heats up.