Brazil fought again from a purpose down to attain an 89th-minute winner that accomplished a 2-1 comeback win over Chile.
The hosts went forward within the second minute of Thursday’s World Cup qualifier in Santiago when a looping header from Eduardo Vargas went previous Ederson in purpose, though it was an effort that ought to arguably have been saved.
Whereas Chile had probabilities to increase their lead and had claims for a penalty within the first half, Brazil equalised in stoppage time via a close-range header from Igor Jesus.
The Selecao managed a lot of the second half as they went looking for a winner, and so they had been capable of finding it a minute from time. Botafogo winger Luiz Henrique minimize in from the proper and bent a shot previous the goalkeeper to earn his nation three factors.
It’s a victory that strikes Brazil up a spot to fourth within the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying desk, whereas Chile stay second-bottom, seven factors behind an automated qualification spot.
That they had been capable of get the consequence with out some key gamers – Alisson, Eder Militao and Vinicius Junior are all injured – could have happy coach Dorival Junior, for whom the consequence will ease a few of the strain.
Companheiros no @Botafogo e hoje heróis da @CBF_Futebol!
Igor Jesus e Luiz Henrique #EliminatoriasSudamericanas pic.twitter.com/z4fnzMjhyi
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) October 11, 2024
Knowledge debrief: Loads to enhance for Brazil
Previous to their victory in Chile, Brazil had been on a run of 4 defeats in 5 matches in World Cup qualifying.
This consequence leaves them three factors forward of eighth-placed Paraguay, who occupy the ultimate elimination slot and beat Brazil 1-0 within the earlier matchday.
Though Brazil discovered a method to win, this was the sixth qualifier in eight that they registered three pictures on track or fewer.
Provided that they’ve additionally conceded the second-most objectives (9) inside the prime eight, there may be clearly nonetheless work to do from Dorival to get them acting at a better degree.
