Brazil vs Senegal –A significant victory for Senegal. One that will increase its self-assurance before the Africa Cup of Nations. The team has gone eight games without losing, and its most recent victim was the powerful Brazil. Paqueta’s goal to open the scoring gave Menezes the perfect start to the evening. Senegal scored two more goals in the first minutes of the second half after tying the score. Brazil had some optimism after Marquinhos’ set-piece goal, but it was in vain. The clincher was Mane’s penalty, which sealed the deal.
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In the game against the defending African champions in Lisbon, Brazil played their 40th match against African teams. With today’s game, the team now has a record of 34 wins, two draws, and four defeats against African opponents.
Brazil got off to a good start by opening the scoring. In the 10th minute, Paquetá scored a beautiful header after a cross from Vinícius Júnior. This goal marked the midfielder’s ninth goal while wearing the Brazilian national team shirt.
Senegal quickly responded and equalized in the 21st minute through striker Diallo, who scored a fantastic shot after a defensive mishap.
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At the beginning of the second half, the current African champions turned the score around. In the 51st minute, Marquinhos inadvertently put the ball into the Brazilian goal while attempting to clear Mané’s cross. Just three minutes later, striker Mané himself doubled Senegal’s lead with a superb shot from the edge of the area.
Following this goal, coach Ramon Menezes made changes to the team and brought in Pedro and Rony. Brazil managed to pull one back in the 57th minute with a goal from defender Marquinhos.
The coach made further substitutions, introducing Alex Telles, André, and Rafael Veiga into the team. The Brazilian national team pushed hard for an equalizer but failed to convert their chances. In the dying moments of the game, Mané sealed the victory for Senegal by scoring their final goal from the penalty spot.
Brazil XI: Alisson; Vanderson, Militao, Marquinhos, Lucas; Casemiro, Joelinton, Paqueta; Rodrigo, Richarlison, Vinicius
Senegal XI: Diaw, Jakobs, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Sabaly, Mendy, Gueye, Ciss, Diallo, Sarr, Mane
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