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Brazil Edges Past Colombia in Thrilling Brasília Match
Brazil defeated Colombia 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha in Brasília. The game, part of the 2026 World Cup South American Qualifiers (matchday 13), was officiated by Alexis Herrera from Venezuela. The match was characterized by its intensity and several yellow cards.
Raphinha put Brazil ahead from the penalty spot in the 6th minute. However, Colombia equalized in the 41st minute through a goal by Luis Díaz, assisted by Juan Guillermo Cuadrado. The match remained tight until the final moments when Vinicius Junior scored the winning goal for Brazil, assisted by Raphinha.
Brazil dominated possession (52%), had 16 shots (7 on target), and earned 4 corners. Colombia, meanwhile, had 48% possession, 10 shots (3 on target), and 2 corners. The game was physical, with a total of 37 fouls, 3 yellow cards for Brazil, and 1 for Colombia.
Substitutions brazil: at minute 28 Joelinton came in and Gerson went out., at minute 60 M. Cunha came in and Joao Pedro went out., at minute 78 Bento came in and Alisson went out., at minute 78 Savinho came in and Rodrygo went out., at minute 78 Andre came in and Bruno Guimaraes went out., at minute 79 Wesley Franca came in and Vanderson went out., at minute 90 Leo Ortiz came in and Vinicius Junior went out.
Substitutions colombia: at minute 75 C. Cuesta came in and D. Sanchez went out., at minute 87 J. Carrascal came in and J. Arias went out., at minute 87 R. Borre came in and J. Cordoba went out., at minute 90 K. Castano came in and J. Rodriguez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Brazil
Colombia
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