Ex-Flamengo star Vini Jr breaks Brazil record at the World Cup | OneFootball

Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco thanks to a goal from ex-Flamengo player Vini Jr.

The Brazil National Team drew 1-1 with Morocco this Saturday (13), with direct involvement from Vini Jr. As a result, the player developed by Flamengo is the player with the most goal contributions for the Seleção in World Cups since making his tournament debut.

Therefore, the Ninho do Urubu academy product has now reached 11 goals and nine assists in 51 appearances for the Brazil National Team. In World Cups, however, the winger has scored three times and set up teammates twice in the six matches he has played.

How did Vini score against Morocco?

The opening minutes of Brazil vs. Morocco were dominated more by the African side. Then, a well-worked build-up ended with a chipped finish by Saibari. The forward lofted the ball over Alisson and opened the scoring at MetLife Stadium. So, both teams ended with one point in Group C.

Did any Flamengo player play against Morocco?

Ancelotti named Lucas Paquetá in Brazil’s starting lineup against Morocco. The former Flamengo midfielder completed 31 of the 39 passes he attempted for the Seleção. However, the coach replaced the playmaker with Matheus Cunha in the second half.

Besides Paquetá, Ancelotti also brought on Danilo in place of Ibañez after the break. The midfielder completed 32 of the 38 passes he attempted. He also made an interception and blocked a shot.

What does Brazil’s group look like?

Group C is one of the toughest in the World Cup. That is because, besides the Seleção and Morocco, the group also features Scotland, with Robertson, Liverpool’s left back (ENG). Haiti rounds out the quartet as the least fancied national team.

After Brazil and Morocco, Scotland and Haiti will play from 10 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (13). The match will also take place in the United States and will be broadcast on CazéTV (YouTube), making it one for Brazil to watch, since the Seleção is on one point.

When is Brazil’s next match?

With four Flamengo players available, the Brazil National Team will face Haiti at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) on Friday (19). The match will be played at Philadelphia Stadium in the United States.

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