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World Cup qualifiers: Brazil enters the World Cup 1-0! An Shuai celebrates his first victory, Real Madrid s 170 million superstar wins + retreats in injury

1:37pm, 11 June 2025【Football】

In the focus game of the 16th round of the World Cup South American qualifiers ended on June 11, Brazil defeated Paraguay 1-0 at home. In the first half, Cunia assisted Vinicius to break the deadlock. In the second half, Vinicius retired with injury, and Brazil finally won a small victory of 1 goal. This is Ancelotti's first victory since taking office, and June 10 is his 66th birthday.

Brazil scored 25 points in 16 rounds. Uruguay beat Venezuela at home in another match that ended earlier. Brazil has widened the gap between Venezuela in the intercontinental play-off zone and has widened to 7 points, so Brazil has reached the US, Canada and Mexico World Cup two rounds ahead of schedule, and Brazil continues to be the only team that can be shortlisted for every World Cup.

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In the 44th minute, after Rafinia attracted many players to defend, Cunia inserted the ball and swept the ball to the goal from the bottom. Vinicius, who was worth 170 million euros, scored, and Brazil led Paraguay 1-0.

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In the 11th minute, Cunia swept the goal and Vinicius missed the opportunity.

In the 29th minute, Juan Cáceres shot in the penalty area, and the ball was refracted and missed.

In the 34th minute, Martinelli made a cross and created a good opportunity. Cunia flew to the header at the back. In the 59th minute, Brazil caused dangers in a row, and Guimares was relieved of the goal. In the 72nd minute, Paraguay threw the ball with a powerful hand, and Alonso headed the ball at the back point slightly missed. In the 75th minute, Vinicius was injured and was replaced by Richarlison and received treatment on the bench.

In the 78th minute, Rafinia's shot from Gateto was lost, and Martinelli's shot was confiscated. In the 89th minute, Rafinia returned to Guimaraes and attacked vigorously, and Gatito flew to save the game.

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[Output lineup]

Brazil starts: 1-Alisson, 13-Wandersong (89 '2-Danilo), 4-Marquinos, 3-Ribero, 6-Sandro (74 '15-Beral ), 5-Casemiro, 8-Guimarães, 11-Rafinia, 22-Martinelli, 10-Vinicius (79 '9-Richarisson), 21-Cunia (79 '7-Gerson)

Substitutes did not appear: 12-Bento, 23-Hugo Sosa, 14-Leo Ortiz, 16-Wesley, 17-Ederson, 18-Andre-Santos, 19-Anthony, 20-Estewan

Paraguay starter: 12-Gatito Fernandez, 4-Juan Caceres, 15-Gustavo Gomez, 3-Adrete, 6-Juniore Alonso (86 '13-Augustin Sanders), 8-Diego Gomez (61 '17-Gamara), 14-Cubas, 20-Vera Santi (6 1 '11-Anger Romero), 10-Almiron (86 '16-Bobadiglia), 19-Encisso, 9-Sanabria (69 '18-Avalos)

Substitutes did not appear: 1-Cronel, 22-Orlando Gill, 2-Verasquez, 5-Balbuena, 7-Ramon Sosa, 21-Pita, 23-Lezcano