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Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after World Cup exit
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Brazil was eliminated in the round of 16 at the World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway, marking their earliest exit since 1990.
- A crucial moment was Brazil's missed penalty by Bruno Guimarães in the 14th minute, after Vinícius Júnior handed him the ball despite being the team's leading scorer.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti explained that penalty decisions were based on analytics and injuries, with Neymar and Raphinha unavailable, leading to Guimarães taking the kick.
- Neymar scored Brazil’s second penalty late in the game, becoming one of only two Brazilians to score in four World Cups, but it was not enough to advance.
- Brazil captain Marquinhos apologized to fans and emphasized the need for the team to learn from mistakes and support the new generation moving forward.
