Raphinha nets free-kick; Vinicius Junior misses penalty in Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Venezuela
Brazil’s hope for a smooth World Cup qualification hit a snag as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela. Despite Raphinha’s stunning free-kick goal, Venezuela equalized quickly in the second half. Brazil couldn’t convert a penalty and numerous other chances, highlighting the tough competition in the CONMEBOL qualifiers.