A lot of criticism was directed at Vinicius after the match against Costa Rica, as the Real Madrid striker failed to make an impact on the game. The 23-year-old proved many haters wrong by playing "an almost perfect match."
“Today he played a very important role. He played an almost perfect game, created very good situations and opportunities. He was dynamic, very efficient, simple and direct. He played well with other players and formed a very good team, he has great ability,” head coach Dorival told reporters after the match.
Vinicius opened the scoring in the 35th minute before doubling his tally and scoring the third goal of the game five minutes into first-half stoppage time. He could have also scored his third, but he gave Lucas Paquetá the opportunity to open his scoring account for the tournament with a penalty.
The frustrated Brazilian forward spoke to reporters after the match against Costa Rica, where he talked about the reason for his problems with the national team and how he knew where he needed to improve and certainly backed up his comments with his brilliant outing. against Paraguay. .
"Every time I enter the national team field, three or four players mark me. New coach, new players, everything takes time. Our fans want everything to be done immediately, but we are going little by little. In the next ones I am sure that we will play much better because we already know what the competition will be like, what the field will be like and what the referees will be like. We know that we can improve, and I also know what I can improve, evolve and do for our team," said a frustrated Vinicius afterward. the 0-0 draw against Costa Rica.
Brazil's last group game before the quarterfinals will be against Colombia, who have won their last ten games in a row and are at the top of the table. The Selecao currently sit in second place and have practically qualified for the next round, as they are three points clear of third-placed Costa Rica, and that too with a much superior goal difference.
“Today he played a very important role. He played an almost perfect game, created very good situations and opportunities. He was dynamic, very efficient, simple and direct. He played well with other players and formed a very good team, he has great ability,” head coach Dorival told reporters after the match.
Vinicius opened the scoring in the 35th minute before doubling his tally and scoring the third goal of the game five minutes into first-half stoppage time. He could have also scored his third, but he gave Lucas Paquetá the opportunity to open his scoring account for the tournament with a penalty.
The frustrated Brazilian forward spoke to reporters after the match against Costa Rica, where he talked about the reason for his problems with the national team and how he knew where he needed to improve and certainly backed up his comments with his brilliant outing. against Paraguay. .
"Every time I enter the national team field, three or four players mark me. New coach, new players, everything takes time. Our fans want everything to be done immediately, but we are going little by little. In the next ones I am sure that we will play much better because we already know what the competition will be like, what the field will be like and what the referees will be like. We know that we can improve, and I also know what I can improve, evolve and do for our team," said a frustrated Vinicius afterward. the 0-0 draw against Costa Rica.
Brazil's last group game before the quarterfinals will be against Colombia, who have won their last ten games in a row and are at the top of the table. The Selecao currently sit in second place and have practically qualified for the next round, as they are three points clear of third-placed Costa Rica, and that too with a much superior goal difference.
