Brazil lifts U20 World Cup title

Brazil lifts U20 World Cup title

Brazil's players celebrate after winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup final in Bogota, August 20, 2011.


BOGOTA - Brazil clinched a 3-2 extra-time victory over Portugal in the under-20 World Cup soccer final on Saturday.

Oscar completed his hat-trick with the match-winner in the 111th minute. He had scored in the fifth and 78th minute.

Portuguese scorers were Alex in the ninth minute and Nelson Oliveira in the 59th.

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (L) give to Brazil's Bruno Uvini the trophy after the team won the FIFA U-20 World Cup final soccer match against Portugal in Bogota August 20, 2011.

Brazil's Henrique holds the Golden Boot award after their team defeated Portugal in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final in Bogota August 20, 2011.

Brazil's Negueba is lifted by an unidentified teammate after their team beat Portugal in extra time during the FIFA U-20 World Cup final soccer match in Bogota, August 20, 2011.

Brazil's Henrique (R) and Portugal's Mario Rui compete for the ball during their FIFA U-20 World final soccer match in Bogota August 20, 2011.

(Xinhua)