Vini Jr. reacts to Brazil's victory over Japan and qualification in the World Cup

Forward Vini Jr. spoke after the Brazilian team's 2-1 victory over Japan, this Monday (29). The result, obtained at the NRG Stadium, in Houston, Dallas, in the United States, guaranteed Brazil qualification for the round of 16 of the World Cup.

The match had a complicated first half for the Seleção, with Sano opening the scoring for the Japanese. However, the Canarinho team reacted in the second half, turning the game around with goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli, the latter in stoppage time.

Despite the victory and classification, Vinicius Júnior failed to find the net for the first time in this edition of the World Cup. He is Brazil's top scorer in the tournament, with four goals in four matches played.

The number 7, however, came close to scoring a goal that would go down in World Cup history. In the 12th minute of the final stage, Vini Jr. dribbled past the Japanese defense and finished with a pouting shot into the goalkeeper's corner.

Suzuki made a great save, and the ball even kissed the post before going out, frustrating the Brazilian striker and the fans.

Next challenge for the Brazilian team
The Brazilian team already has an appointment scheduled for next Sunday (5), at 5pm (Brasília time). The game will be at MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, in the United States. The team awaits the definition of their opponent in the round of 16, which will come from the clash between Ivory Coast and Norway.

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