Flamengo star scores, but Brazil lose to Morocco, World Cup in doubt | OneFootball

Brazil, led by Iago, has only one point in two World Cup matches

The situation for Brazil in the Under-20 World Cup is dire. On Wednesday (01), the team led by coach Ramon Menezes lost 2-1 to Morocco and now needs to do some calculations to avoid being eliminated in the first round. Iago, from Flamengo, was a starter, captain, played all 90 minutes, and scored a goal.

With this result, Morocco jumped to six points in Group C of the Under-20 World Cup. In second place is Mexico, with two points. Finally, Spain and Brazil, who face each other in the last round, have one point each. The top two teams advance to the round of 16, and the four best third-placed teams – out of six groups – also continue in the tournament.

HOW WAS THE MATCH BETWEEN BRAZIL AND MOROCCO?

Brazil had total control in the first half and missed clear chances to score. However, the law of football never fails: if you don't score, you concede. After a cross from the right by Gessime Yassine, Othmane Maamma hit a beautiful volley. The ball deflected off Iago, from Flamengo, and left goalkeeper Otávio helpless, 15 minutes into the second half.

Later, coach Ramon Menezes filled Brazil with forwards. Even Iago, an expert in aerial balls, tried to equalize on several occasions, but to no avail. With the defense unprotected, Morocco found space and extended their lead at the 30-minute mark, with Yassir Zabiri. In injury time, the South American team was awarded a penalty, and Iago scored with great skill to reduce the deficit.

WHEN IS BRAZIL'S NEXT MATCH IN THE UNDER-20 WORLD CUP?

In a dramatic situation in the World Cup, Brazil faces Spain on Saturday (04), starting at 5 PM (Brasília time), at the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile, the host of the competition. The ideal scenario for Ramon Menezes' team is to achieve a victory against the Europeans, and for Mexico not to win against Morocco at the same time. This way, the green and yellow team would finish second and advance to the next stage.

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