A trio of referees from the Federal District will be assigned to the final of the Under-17 Brazil Cup, between Atlético-MG and Athlético-PR, on this Tuesday, at 19:30, at the Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. Matheus de Moraes, referee, and David Sousa and Felipe Oliveira, assistants, will perform the first national final of their careers. Matheus has refereed 25 national games since 2023, while David entered the CBF board in 2021 and Felipe, 24 years old, is in his first year with the CBF badge.
Matheus de Moraes has a solid trajectory in the Federal District soccer, with 25 national games refereed since 2023, when he entered the CBF board. Locally, he has already refereed finals of the Under-15, Under-17, Under-20 and Brasília Cup, in addition to acting as a reserve referee in professional championship decisions. David Sousa, who entered the CBF board in 2021, also has experience in local finals, such as in the Under-15 and the Capital Under-17 Cup, as well as the decision of the second professional division. Felipe Oliveira, the youngest of the trio, 24 years old, is in his first year with the CBF badge and has already refereed eight games at the national level. He is considered promising in the Federal District and acts in base games, as well as in professional male and female soccer.
The Under-17 Brazil Cup is one of the main youth tournaments in the country and represents a great opportunity for these referees to demonstrate their skills in a high-level competition. The final between Atlético-MG and Athlético-PR promises to be a disputed game, and the trio of referees from the Federal District will have a great challenge ahead. With this assignment, Matheus, David, and Felipe will have the chance to gain even more experience and visibility on the national scene. Their performance may open doors to new opportunities and consolidate them as high-level referees in Brazilian soccer.
The trio’s performance in the Under-17 Brazil Cup final may have implications for their careers, as a good performance may lead to new opportunities in national and international competitions. Additionally, the experience gained in this match may be valuable for the referees to continue developing and improving their skills. With the Brazil Cup Under-17 and other competitions underway, the stage is set for Matheus, David, and Felipe to show their talent and dedication to Brazilian soccer. The Brazilian refereeing has a promising future with these young talents and others that are emerging. The CBF has a fundamental role in the development of these referees, providing training and support so that they can reach their potential.
