Vinicius Jr. brace powers Brazil to 4-1 win over Paraguay in Copa America

NEVADA: Brazil’s Vinicius Jr. made a stunning impact by scoring twice in his side’s emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay in a Copa America Group D match held in Nevada on Friday. This performance marked a significant turnaround for Vinicius Jr., who had been under scrutiny following a lackluster display in his first game of the tournament.

The win not only boosted Brazil’s standings in Group D but also ended a six-match winless streak in competitive games for the team. Under the management of Dorival Jr., who took over the reins in January, this victory was Brazil’s first in competitive matches, signaling a positive direction for the squad.

Colombia, having already secured their place in the quarter-finals, leads Group D with six points from two matches. Brazil trails closely in second with four points. Costa Rica sits in third with one point, while Paraguay, with zero points after two defeats, has been eliminated from the competition at the group stage for only the second time since 2001.(Reuters)