Scotland 0–3 Brazil: Vinícius double sinks Scotland in Miami
Brazil produced a commanding performance at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens to beat Scotland 3–0, with Vinícius Júnior scoring a first-half double to put the match beyond doubt. Scotland struggled to contain Brazil's pace and movement throughout, with Luís Enrique's side top of Group C.
Vinicius punished a defensive error by Scott McKenna inside seven minutes to open the scoring, and a VAR-reviewed effort was chalked off before the Brazilian winger headed home a Bruno Guimarães cross deep in first-half stoppage time to double the lead. Scotland went in 2–0 down at half time with little to show for their efforts.
Matheus Cunha, fed again by Guimarães, wrapped up the victory on the hour mark. Scotland rallied late and Alisson Becker was called upon for crucial saves, but Brazil's professional second-half display left the result never in doubt. Brazil topped Group C; Scotland's fate rested on results elsewhere.
Key moments
- •Vinícius Júnior scored twice — capitalising on a McKenna error in the 7th minute and heading in a Guimarães cross in stoppage time
- •A Vinícius goal in the first half was ruled out by VAR for a foul in the build-up
- •Matheus Cunha converted a Bruno Guimarães assist on 60 minutes to seal the win
- •Brazil were dominant throughout, with Alisson Becker making crucial late saves to keep the clean sheet
- •Brazil topped Group C; Scotland needed other results to go their way for a third-place spot
Timeline
Match facts
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- 64,478 attendance
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- Referee: César Ramos (Mexico)
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