European U-17 champions Spain were beaten by South American U-17 winners Brazil 1-2, in their opening Group D match on Saturday. The UEFA champions dominated the start as well as the second half. But Brazil did what they know best. They scored one more than the Spaniards and came back with three important points through goals from Lincoln and Paulinho in the first half.

Brazil striker Lincoln (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Spain in Kochi on Saturday. Pic/AFP