SÃO PAULO, SP (UOL/FOLHAPRESS) - Vini Jr explained why he didn't take the penalty that could have opened the scoring for Brazil in the match against Norway, which ended in Brazil's 2-1 defeat and elimination in the round of 16 of the World Cup. Still in the first half, when the game was 0-0, Bruno Guimarães took the penalty suffered by Matheus Cunha and stopped at goalkeeper Nyland.
Vini Jr explains why he didn't take the decisive penalty: 'Ancelotti chooses'
SÃO PAULO, SP (UOL/FOLHAPRESS) - Vini Jr explained why he didn't take the penalty that could have opened the scoring for Brazil in the match against Norway, which ended in Brazil's 2-1 defeat and elimination in the...
"The manager chooses before the game who is going to hit, and he chose Bruno. I was never vain, I never wanted top scorers in the competition, that's why Bruno beat me. He hits better than me, so the manager chose him. I've never run away from responsibility. A lot of people will say that I didn't want to take the shot, but I've never run away from responsibility. I take penalties at Real when the coach chooses me. That's it, we have to prepare better for the next World Cup and the next games," said Vini Jr, after Brazil 1 x 2 Norway.
Still in the first half, Matheus Cunha suffered a penalty. Vini held the ball, but handed it to Bruno Guimarães, who hit poorly and saw Nylan defend.
Brazil had control during part of the game, but Norway was efficient. In the few chances he had, Haaland scored twice and guaranteed Norwegian qualification - Neymar, in the 55th minute of the final stage, scored a penalty for Amarelinha.
"A very sad day for us, being eliminated from a World Cup is always a huge blow. We still haven't analyzed the game well because of everything it offers. Now it's time to move on, there's not much we can do, just apologize to our fans, who once again believed in us. Unfortunately, football is like that, we won't always win. I know we haven't won for so long. The people want joy back, but it wasn't this time", continued Vini Jr.
Brazil's number 7 also spoke about Neymar and Ancelotti: "Ney is my idol, I always wanted to play with him, it was a defining moment in the national team. I always wish him luck in the season and in life. He always took very good care of me, and the coach is the same. He did everything for me, he gave me the necessary responsibility. He looked after me and gave me the necessary support".
With the defeat, Brazil says goodbye to the World Cup in the round of 16, something that has not happened since 1990. The team is also going through its longest period without a World Cup title, which will complete 28 years in the next World Cup, in 2030.
Norway is still alive and awaits its opponent in the quarterfinals. The rival will leave the clash between Mexico and England, this Sunday, at 10pm (Brasília time).
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Source: Noticias ao Minuto - Ultima Hora
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