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After a bitter opening match with a scoreless draw against Costa Rica, Brazil managed to break free in their second match at the Copa America. The “Selecao” celebrated a 4-1 victory against Paraguay at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Friday evening (local time).
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It was an important success for coach Dorival Junior’s team, which means they can continue to have the group victory in their hands. Paraguay was eliminated from the tournament after the defeat. “I said, be patient. Because this team is on the right path,” said the coach after the match.
Lucas Paqueta initially missed a penalty (31st minute), before Vinicius Junior scored the Brazilians’ first goal in the competition four minutes later after a beautiful dribble. Savinho followed shortly afterwards (43rd minute), before Vinicius Junior scored his second goal just before the half-time whistle.
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Paqueta successful with second penalty
Paraguay started well after the restart, Omar Alderete reduced the deficit to 3-1 with a long-range shot. After a handball, the “Selecao” were awarded another penalty, and Paqueta stepped up again. He aimed for the same corner and scored to make the final score 4-1.
With four points, Brazil is behind Colombia (6), which beat Costa Rica 3-0 and is now in the quarter-finals. In the last group match on Wednesday (local time), Brazil and Colombia will face off in a direct duel for group victory.
Messi misses final group match
World champions Argentina, who have also already qualified for the quarter-finals, will be without Lionel Messi in their final group match against Peru on Saturday (local time). The 37-year-old superstar injured his right thigh in the 1-0 win against Chile. Assistant coach Walter Samuel announced that the injury would be monitored and a decision made day by day.
