Vinícius Júnior secured Brazil’s thrilling 2-1 win over Colombia with a stoppage-time goal in their World Cup qualifier. Raphinha scored an early penalty, while Luis Díaz equalized for Colombia. The victory keeps Brazil second in the CONMEBOL standings, setting up a crucial clash against Argentina.
Brazil clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Colombia in their South American World Cup qualifier, thanks to Vinícius Júnior’s stoppage-time heroics. The match saw an early breakthrough for Brazil when Raphinha converted a sixth-minute penalty, awarded after Daniel Muñoz fouled Vinícius. Colombia responded just before halftime as James Rodríguez set up Luis Díaz, who expertly finished past Alisson Becker.
The second half was a tense affair, with Colombia dominating possession and pressing for a winner. However, Brazil’s resilience paid off deep into stoppage time when Vinícius fired a powerful shot that deflected off a defender and into the net, securing all three points. The victory places Brazil second in the CONMEBOL standings, four points behind Argentina.
The match wasn’t without setbacks, as Brazil’s goalkeeper, Alisson, was forced off in the 78th minute due to a head injury following a collision with Davinson Sánchez. Looking ahead, Brazil faces a crucial showdown with Argentina in their next qualifier, a match that could shape the trajectory of their campaign.
