Brazil stamped its spot in the 2022 World Cup (Qatar) by defeating Colombia 1-0 in the South American Qualifiers, this Thursday (11) at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo.
IT’S OVER
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— CBF Football (@CBF_Futebol) November 12, 2021
With this result, the team led by Tite maintained its lead in the classification, now with 34 points, and can no longer fail to be among the top four, which guarantee direct classification for the World Cup.
In front of more than 22,000 fans, Brazil did not find it easy in the face of a Colombia that was more concerned about not offering spaces. Thus, Tite’s team created little in the initial stage, having the best opportunities in a shot from lateral Danilo on the bar and Marquinhos’ head submission.
WE ARE BACK TO THE GAME! We believe in this victory, Brazil!
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— CBF Football (@CBF_Futebol) November 12, 2021
With the clear objective of leaving the field with the three points, the Brazilian coach replaced defensive midfielder Fred for forward Vinícius Júnior at halftime. The change improved the performance of the Brazilian team, which started to arrive with more danger in the final stage.
Then, in the 26th minute, Marquinhos played for Neymar, who, at first, put it to Lucas Paquetá, who hit crossed and chewed to overcome Ospina and score the goal that guaranteed Brazil in Qatar.
Passport stamped! ????
? Lucas Figueiredo/CBF pic.twitter.com/DU8AzgH5aN
— CBF Football (@CBF_Futebol) November 12, 2021
next appointment
The Brazilian team returns to the field next Tuesday (16), when it faces Argentina, from 20:30 (GMT), in San Juan.
