Vinícius Scores Brace as Brazil Advances to Round of 32 Undefeated

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The Brazilian national team, aiming for its first World Cup title in 24 years, has secured a spot in the Round of 32 after finishing the group stage undefeated. Brazilian star Vinícius joined the race for the Golden Boot, scoring multiple goals to extend his scoring streak to three consecutive matches.

Reporter Jeon Yeongmin has the story.

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With Brazilian fans painting the stands yellow, Brazil opened the scoring against Scotland just seven minutes into the first half.

After Hayang intercepted the ball through high pressure, Vinícius dribbled past the goalkeeper and found the back of the net, marking his third consecutive game with a goal.

In the 22nd minute, Vinícius intercepted a defender's pass and scored again, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review ruled it a foul. However, he made up for the disappointment by scoring a clincher during first-half stoppage time.

Connecting on a cross from Guimarães with a header, he recorded his fourth goal of the tournament, closing the gap to just one goal behind the current top scorer, Messi, and joining the race for the Golden Boot.

After a goal from Cunha, a former teammate of Hwang Hee-chan, extended Brazil's lead to 3-0, the stadium erupted in cheers in the 31st minute of the second half as Brazilian superstar Neymar, who had missed the first two matches due to a calf injury, was substituted into the game.

Neymar showed his match fitness with his signature dribbling and sharp shots.

With a 3-0 victory, Brazil finished with two wins and one draw, securing their place in the Round of 32 as the winners of Group C, edging out Morocco on goal difference.

[Vinícius/Brazil National Football Team: I haven't been able to fully showcase my abilities for the national team over the past few years. I am truly happy to be chasing a sixth World Cup title representing my family and my country.]

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Morocco also advanced to the Round of 32 as the Group C runner-up behind Brazil, defeating Haiti thanks to an equalizer from Saibari—who became the first African player to score in three consecutive matches—and a go-ahead goal from Rahimi.

(Video Editing: Hwang Ji-young)
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