Classy Finish to Break Through the USA Defense: Rodrygo Shines in an Excellent Match

Despite scoring the opening goal from Rodrygo, Brazil still had to accept a draw with the United States in the pre-Copa America friendly match.

Even though it was just a pre-Copa America friendly match, both America and Brazil played their best names, such as Turner, McKennie, Musah, Reyna, Weah Pulisic or Alisson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Guimaraes, Paqueta, Rodrygo. , Raphinha, Vinicius Jr.

Rodrygo had a great match.

 

The two teams entered the game excitedly and soon created good opportunities. In the 5th minute, Brazil’s crossbar had to shake after Musah’s powerful shot. Not long after, Vinicius and then Rodrygo made goalkeeper Turner show his talent.

In the 17th minute, Brazil scored the opening goal. After Turner’s bad kick, Raphinha had the ball and poked Rodrygo through, handling it with class to penetrate the American net.

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Being behind, the US attacked and soon found an equalizer in the 26th minute thanks to Pulisic’s dangerous free kick.

In the remaining time, Brazil showed dominance with many opportunities created. Rodrygo had an outstanding performance, but was unlucky enough to score the second goal. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Turner played excellently to help the US get a draw until the last minute.

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Squad:

USA: Turner, Scally, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson, McKennie, Musah, Reyna, Weah, Pulisic, Repi

Brazil: Alisson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Wendell, Joao Gomes, Guimaraes, Paqueta, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius Jr