Shocking: Ex-Sporting star as altitude hits Bolivia v Brazil | OneFootball

Brazil was unable to follow up on their victory from September 4th. The Canarinho team was defeated by Bolivia 1-0, with the goal scored by Miguelito at 45+4', through a penalty kick. Thus, the former Sporting player, Raphinha will return to Barcelona with a bitter result.

Without resorting to their starting 11 and affected by the 4,000 meters of altitude, Carlo Ancelotti's pupils had a lackluster performance that contrasted with the football presented by the home team. The Bolivians were seeking victory in pursuit of a place for the playoff that could guarantee them access to the 2026 World Cup.

Accustomed to the thinner air, Bolivia insisted on mid-range shots, in an attempt to surprise goalkeeper Alisson and ended up seeing their efforts rewarded. After consulting the VAR, the match referee signaled a penalty, which was not wasted by Miguelito. The right winger thus opened the scoreboard at 45+4 minutes.

At a disadvantage on the scoreboard, Carlo Ancelotti was forced to deploy his biggest weapons, who had been left out of the initial 11, such as João Pedro, Estevão, Marquinhos and the former Sporting Raphinha, who came on at 61'. Even the entry of many of the company's stars did not bring Brazil to a tie and the Bolivian team ended up winning the match 1-0.

Despite already having qualification for the 2026 World Cup guaranteed, the Brazilian team recorded its worst qualifying campaign for the competition in its entire history, accumulating 28 points, 17 less than in the previous campaign. Meanwhile, the Bolivian team will enter a five-team playoff, where they will seek to end a 32-year drought without participating in a World Cup.

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