The Real Madrid ace carried the team all evening, and he was rewarded as his stunning strike at the death sealed all three points.
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A moment of pure magic from Vinicius Junior lifted Brazil to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Colombia in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying on Thursday. Vini Jr. has been criticised for not performing well for the Brazil National team and prioritizing Real Madrid over the country but he proved every critic wrong with this performance.
After the season last year, Vini Jr. has looked a bit off this season and especially from the turn of the year but it has not fazed him. Despite having a lack-lustre season, he won the penalty that was taken by Raphinha and scored in the dying minutes to take the tie home.
Dorival Junior’s expanding list of absentees
Though Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Neymar Jr. are already on manager Dorival Junior’s expanding list of absentees, the night would have been incomplete without any more injuries as midfielder Gerson and goalkeeper Alisson sustained injuries.
Raphinha scored from the penalty spot
Six minutes in, Raphinha scored from the penalty spot after Daniel Munoz fouled Vinicius, to give Brazil the lead.
Colombia took advantage of Joelinton’s careless play and pickpocketed him as James Rodríguez threaded a brilliant pass to Luis Díaz, who scored from 18 yards out to tie the match.
There was a dangerous situation in the 70th minute of the game when Davinson Sanchez and Alisson clashed, resulting in an extended delay. Alisson left after obtaining medical attention and was replaced in goal by Bento, while Sanchez was carried out on a stretcher.
Vinicius displayed a flash of genius
Brazil tried to win as stoppage time went on past ten minutes. With only a few minutes remaining, Vinicius displayed a flash of genius after Guilherme Arana wasted a fantastic opportunity at the far post. He cut in from the left and hit a spectacular 30-yard shot that flew past the defense and into the net.
Brazil, who currently have 21 points from 13 games, jumped from sixth to second place in the standings with the victory. The only team above them is Lionel Messi’s Argentina (25 points), who they will play in their last March qualifier on Tuesday.
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