Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Venezuela in World Cup qualifying on November 14, 2024, will be remembered for Vinicius Junior’s ongoing struggles.
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While Raphinha scored a spectacular free-kick to give Brazil the lead, Vinicius missed a penalty and scuffed the rebound, adding to his disappointing international form.
The game saw early chances for Brazil, with Vinicius creating opportunities but failing to convert. Raphinha, however, made amends for an earlier miss by curling a free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards. Venezuela responded in the second half with Telasco Segovia’s equalizer, and Brazil struggled to regain the advantage.
Vinicius’ penalty miss at the hour mark proved costly, as Brazil couldn’t break down Venezuela’s defense, despite continued attacking efforts. By the final whistle, Vinicius, visibly frustrated, left the pitch under a cloud of disappointment as Brazil dropped crucial points in their qualification campaign.
Player Ratings:
Ederson (6/10): Couldn’t stop Segovia’s stunning shot but made a couple of key saves to keep Brazil in the game.
Vanderson (5/10): Was caught out in the build-up to Venezuela’s equalizer, offering little going forward.
Marquinhos (5/10): Failed to close down Segovia quickly enough and struggled against Rondon’s physical presence.
Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10): Solid defensively, won his headers and kept the ball moving.
Abner Vinicius (6/10): Played well defensively, covering for Vinicius Jr and showing a good fighting spirit.
Midfield:
Gerson (7/10): Impressive in central areas, breaking up play but lacked quick distribution.
Bruno Guimaraes (6/10): Worked hard defensively but struggled to contribute creatively.
Raphinha (8/10): A standout performer, with a crucial free-kick to level the game, despite an earlier miss.
Attack:
Savinho (5/10): Showed flashes of skill but was marked out of the game.
Igor Jesus (5/10): Struggled to make an impact as a target man, with poor positioning and decision-making.
Vinicius Jr (5/10): Despite making great runs and creating chances, his missed penalty and squandered opportunities left much to be desired.
Subs & Manager:
Lucas Paqueta (5/10): Tried to influence the game in the final third but saw little of the ball.
Luis Henrique (5/10): Barely made an impact during his short time on the pitch.
Gabriel Martinelli (N/A): Came on but was deployed in a deeper role, limiting his involvement.
Estevao Willian (N/A): No time to make an impact.
Dorival Jr (4/10): The coach’s choice of a largely uninspiring starting XI contributed to the team’s disappointing performance. His decision-making, including playing Vinicius Jr despite his struggles, left Brazil falling short once again.
Brazil will need to improve dramatically to secure their World Cup qualification, especially as Vinicius continues to struggle with his form on the international stage.
