Oscar scored a hat trick to lead Brazil to a 3-2 win over Portugal in extra-time on Saturday to win the Under-20 World Cup.
Oscar got the winner in the 111th minute, lobbing a shot from the right that was tipped by Portugal keeper Mika onto the underside of the crossbar before going in. He also scored in the 5th minute, and again in the 78th.
Alex leveled in the 9th minute for Portugal and Nelson Oliveira's 59th minute goal put the Europeans ahead. Brazil fought back to take its fifth U-20 title, having been the runner-up two years ago. Portugal was seeking its third title.
Brazil was the clear favorite for the match between former colony and colonizer, but it was an even contest from start to finish, with only the brilliance of Oscar making the difference.
Image: Brazil's Bruno Uvini receives the U-20 World Cup trophy from Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos as FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, looks on after the U-20 World Cup final soccer match between the Brazil and Portugal in Bogota, Colombia, Saturday Aug. 20, 2011. Brazil defeated Portugal 3-2 on extra time and won the U-20 World Cup championship.
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