Olympic champions Brazil faced a setback in their quest to qualify for the Paris Games after their under-23 team suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Paraguay in the final phase of the South American qualifying tournament.
Qualifying Drama
Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Venezuela are vying for two spots in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Paraguay’s Fabrizio Peralta secured victory with a header just before halftime, shocking the Brazilians.
Missed Opportunities
Brazil’s Endrick, a rising talent bound for Real Madrid, failed to convert a penalty in the first half.
Despite dominating possession, Brazil couldn’t find the back of the net, leading to their unexpected loss.
Argentina vs. Venezuela
Venezuela salvaged a 2-2 draw against Argentina, with substitute Kevin Kelsy netting a late penalty.
Argentina ended the match with nine players due to red cards for Valentin Barco and Gonzalo Lujan, while Venezuela’s Bryant Ortega also saw red.
Next Matches
Brazil will seek redemption against Venezuela, who defeated them earlier in the tournament, while Paraguay will face Argentina.
The qualifiers conclude on February 11 in Caracas
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