Brazil kicked off their Copa America campaign with a resounding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, with Vinicius Jr shining as he scored twice during the match. The match, which took place at Allegiant Stadium, saw Brazil dominate the field and secure a crucial win.
After a draw in their first match against Costa Rica, Brazil was determined to secure a win against Paraguay before facing Colombia in their final group fixture. The game took an exciting turn when Brazil was awarded a penalty in the 30th minute due to a handball, but West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta missed the spot-kick.
However, Paqueta quickly made amends by setting up Vinicius Jr for the opening goal just four minutes later. Savinho then doubled Brazil’s lead just before halftime with his first goal for the national team, taking advantage of a defensive mix-up in Paraguay’s defense.
Vinicius Jr continued his impressive performance by scoring his second goal of the match just before halftime stoppage time, extending Brazil’s lead to 3-0. Paraguay managed to pull one back early in the second half with a stunning long-range strike from Omar Alderete.
Brazil was awarded another penalty in the 65th minute, which Paqueta successfully converted to make it 4-1. The match saw tensions rise towards the end as Paraguay’s Andres Cubas received a red card for a reckless challenge on Douglas Luiz.
In another Group D match, Colombia secured a 3-0 victory against Costa Rica, maintaining their lead in the group. Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Colombia from the penalty spot, followed by Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba adding to the scoreline with a goal each.
The Copa America competition continues to showcase thrilling matches and impressive performances as teams battle for supremacy on the field. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses.