Vinicius Jr.'s Heroics Secure Brazil's Victory After Dramatic Clash with Colombia
Brazil edged past Colombia with a dramatic 2-1 victory in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier, but the match will be remembered for more than just the scoreline. A terrifying collision between Liverpool’s Alisson and Galatasaray’s Davinson Sánchez left fans holding their breath, while Vinicius Jr. stole the spotlight with a stunning last-minute winner.
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The game kicked off at a blistering pace, with Brazil taking an early lead. Barcelona’s in-form forward Raphinha confidently converted a penalty in just the sixth minute, marking his 50th goal contribution of the season. That early strike set the tone for the hosts, but Colombia refused to back down. Despite being behind, they dominated possession and kept pushing forward. Their persistence paid off just before halftime when Liverpool’s Luis DÃaz capitalized on a mistake near Brazil’s box, calmly slotting home the equalizer to make it 1-1.
As the second half unfolded, both teams fought hard for the winning goal. With 10 substitutions made between the two sides, fresh legs were on the pitch, but neither team could break the deadlock. Then came a scary moment that silenced the crowd—Alisson and Sánchez collided in an aerial duel, leaving the Colombian defender appearing momentarily unconscious. Medical staff rushed onto the field, and both players had to be substituted, adding an unsettling pause to an already intense match.
But just when it seemed like the game would end in a draw, Vinicius Jr. delivered a moment of pure magic. In the dying seconds of stoppage time, he unleashed a long-range strike that found the back of the net, securing a dramatic 2-1 win for Brazil. The goal made history as one of the latest ever scored in South American qualifiers, and it sent Brazil up to second place in the standings while Colombia dropped to sixth.
Despite the excitement, concerns remain over the health of Alisson and Sánchez, with both club and country eagerly awaiting updates. For now, though, Brazil celebrates another thrilling victory, and Vinicius Jr. cements his status as the team’s new talisman.
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