No Neymar-Vinicius, ’Messi’ goal in Brazil’s victory

No Neymar-Vinicius, ’Messi’ goal in Brazil’s victory

NYM Desk

Published: 06:42 PM, 9 June 2026

Many stars were not in the team, including Neymar-Vinicius-Rodrigo. The fans were interested in how new coach Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil played. However, Brazil did not disappoint the fans at all. The Seleção won an easy victory in the Latin region of the World Cup qualifiers. They defeated Chile 3-0.

Today, Friday (September 5), there was also a 'Messi' at the Estadio de Maracana. His name is Estevao Willian. However, in Brazil he is known as Messiino (little Messi). He himself is a big fan of Messi. He played against Messi's Miami in the last Club World Cup, and ran to the Argentine superstar after the match.

Coincidentally, Brazil's 'Messi' also scored a goal at Maracana in the 39th minute of the match, like Argentina's Leo. Brazil started playing by putting pressure on the opponent from the beginning. However, they were unable to find the net due to a lack of finishing. Brazil broke the deadlock with a goal from Estevao in the 38th minute of the game.

The five-time world champions went into the break with a 1-0 lead. The hosts increased their attacking edge in the second half and scored two more goals.

Lucas Paqueta doubled the lead in the 72nd minute, and Guimarães made it 3-0 four minutes later. Despite trying to come back in the match, Chile eventually had to leave the field with a defeat.

The Seleção showed dominance in all aspects of the match, including possession, attack and chance creation. Brazil, who had 65 percent possession, managed to put 8 of 22 shots on target.

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