Brazil vs. Panama Player Ratings: Selecao Grades From World Cup Warm-up Friendly as Vinicius Shines
Vinicius Jr scored and assisted as Brazil, missing Neymar and other regulars, used the friendly to tune up before the World Cup.
- On Sunday, Vinicius Jr scored an early goal and set up another, firing Brazil to a 6-2 friendly win over Panama at the Maracana as the five-time world champions prepared for the World Cup.
- Brazil played without Neymar, sidelined by a calf injury, while Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, and Gabriel Martinelli remained absent following Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
- Michael Murillo's 14th-minute free kick briefly equalized for Panama against goalkeeper Alisson, but Vinicius restored order in the 39th minute, gliding past two defenders before crossing for Casemiro to head home.
- Lucas Paqueta scored in the 60th minute, with Igor Thiago, Danilo, and Carlos Harvey adding goals; Danilo's 81st-minute strike capped the second-half surge that sealed Brazil's dominant victory.
- Before the tournament begins, Brazil faces Egypt next weekend, while Panama prepares for their World Cup debut against Ghana on June 16 in Group L.
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Brazil had fun against Panama this Sunday in the World Cup preparation game.
Algemeen Dagblad
Brazil has gained confidence ahead of this summer's World Cup. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's team recorded a resounding 6-2 victory over Panama, which is also participating in the World Cup. The players of the United States also had reason to celebrate.
In a packed Maracaná, eager to find clues to get excited with a selection that has not been enthusiastic for a long time, Brazil scored for 6 to 2 to Panama in the penultimate friendly before the World Cup. The last stage of the preparation will complete it in the United States, where next Saturday will do the last rehearsal, against Egypt, in Cleveland. Carlo Ancelotti arranged an initial formation that will be quite similar to that expected fo…
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