Vini keeps Brazil ahead against Paraguay, sealing qualification | OneFootball

At Neo Química Arena, the Brazilian National Team is winning 1-0 against Paraguay, in the 16th and third-to-last round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

The first 45 minutes were not exciting, although they were better than the last performances.

The Selection created very little and practically did not threaten goalkeeper Gatito Fernández.

The best opportunity was Gabriel Martinelli's cross from the left, but Matheus Cunha (34') - alone in the small area - headed it wrong and into the middle of the area.

However, when some dissatisfaction was already beginning to come from the stands, near the end of the regular time, Raphinha started the play, Matheus Cunha tried to recover the ball and went to the end line, where he made a low cross for Vini Jr - like a center-forward in the small area - to throw himself into the header and open the scoring.

With the partial victory, Brazil reaches 25 points, moving up to third place and mathematically guaranteeing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, since Venezuela, in seventh place, has only 18 points and cannot surpass the Selection.

And then, fan, do you have any tips for coach Carlo Ancelotti for the second half? Opine! 🗣️

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