Bela Sports :

in a crucial World Cup qualifier, Brazil secured a thrilling victory against Colombia. With no alternative but to win in their fight for direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup, the Seleção faced a tough challenge. Until the 98th minute, the score remained 1-1. However, the match took a dramatic turn in the 99th minute when Vinicius Junior scored a stunning goal, securing three hard-earned points for Brazil.

With this win, Dorival Júnior’s team moved up to second place in the South American points table. Brazil now has 21 points from 13 matches, while Colombia, after this defeat, dropped to sixth place with 19 points from 13 matches. This victory is a huge confidence boost for Brazil ahead of their crucial match against Argentina on March 26.

The match at BRB Garrincha Stadium saw Brazil take the lead early on. The referee awarded a penalty after Vinicius Junior was fouled inside the box. Barcelona star Raphinha, in excellent form, converted the spot-kick to put Brazil ahead. However, they couldn’t hold the lead for long. In the 41st minute, Luis Díaz scored a brilliant goal to bring Colombia level. The teams went into halftime with a 1-1 scoreline.

The second half lacked rhythm, with both teams struggling to create chances. The match seemed to be heading for a draw. The referee added 10 minutes of stoppage time. As the spectators at Garrincha Stadium were preparing to leave in disappointment, Vinicius Junior rose to the occasion. Just one minute before the final whistle, the Real Madrid star fired a superb shot from outside the box, sending the ball into the net.

In the end, Brazil claimed a 2-1 victory, setting the stage for their highly anticipated Superclásico against Argentina on March 26.