Fri Mar 21 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Vinicius Junior’s Late Strike Secures Dramatic Victory for Brazil
**Brasília, Brazil** – A last-gasp goal from Vinicius Junior secured a thrilling 2-1 victory for Brazil over Colombia in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The Real Madrid winger’s dramatic 99th-minute strike snatched the three points for the five-time world champions after a hard-fought encounter in Brasilia.
Raphinha opened the scoring for Brazil in the sixth minute from the penalty spot, awarded after a foul on Vinicius Junior. However, Luis Diaz equalized for Colombia just before halftime with a superb individual effort.
Colombia dominated much of the second half, creating several chances, including a shot from James Rodriguez that was comfortably saved by Alisson Becker. The match was further disrupted by an injury to Alisson, who suffered an apparent concussion following a collision with Davinson Sanchez. The incident resulted in a lengthy stoppage time period.
Despite Colombia’s pressure, Brazil remained dangerous on the counter-attack. Vinicius Junior ultimately proved the difference, unleashing a powerful shot that deflected off a defender and into the net, securing a crucial victory for Brazil.
The win moves Brazil into second place in the CONMEBOL qualifying table, four points behind leaders Argentina. Elsewhere, Paraguay defeated Chile 1-0, while Peru’s match against Bolivia was still underway at the time of publication.
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