Venezuela makes history and takes a point from Brazil

In a controversial match Venezuela and Brazil they tied 1-Vinotinto’s team scores points at home against the five-time world champions for the first time in history.

Brazil He opened the scoring at the Estadio Monumental in Maturin, eastern Venezuela, in the 43rd minute with a free kick from Barcelona star Rafinha after a foul on Guimarães, leaving Vintinto goalkeeper Rafael Romo out of options.

Venezuela only equalized early in the second half at 46 thanks to Telasco Segovia’s powerful strike from Jefferson Savarino’s pass, leaving Ederson on the floor.

At 60, Romo seemed to be Venezuela’s villain and hero, first bringing down Real Madrid striker Vinicius in the penalty area for a penalty that was awarded on the 7th. BrazilEnyo, but goalkeeper Vinotinto saved him by taking away Brazil possibility of going ahead on the scoreboard.

“For me the most important thing is to win (…) it’s a little sad because we could have won the game,” said Raphinha at the end of a game in which tempers seemed to eventually heat up.

Both men had several opportunities in the first half, including a shot from Raphinha that was saved by Romo in the 20th minute and several attempts from Vinicius as well as Flamengo’s Gerson.

In the first half, Venezuela tried to level the score with a goal from the five-time champions with a shot into the penalty area from Salomon Rondon, Venezuela’s historical top scorer and Mexican team striker Pachuca, but goalkeeper Ederson saved.

The next day it’s a draw Brazil They will face Uruguay at home on November 19 and Venezuela will visit Chile on the same day. (Reuters).