Brazil player ratings vs Norway: No sixth star for the Selecao! Bruno Guimaraes' pitiful penalty and catastrophic Endrick cameo leave door open for Erling Haaland to send South American giants home fr
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Key Points:
- Brazil faced an early scare with a disallowed goal and a missed penalty but struggled to break down Norway despite some promising chances from Vinicius Jr and Endrick.
- Norway dominated possession and capitalized on their chances, with Erling Haaland scoring twice, including a late goal to secure the win and marking his sixth goal of the tournament.
- Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson made several key saves, but defensive lapses and poor touches from players like Danilo and Endrick contributed to their defeat.
- Neymar, introduced in the second half, had a subdued performance but scored a late penalty in stoppage time, which was insufficient to change the outcome.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti's strategy to absorb pressure rather than control possession was questioned, as Norway's dominance eventually led to Brazil's loss.
