Brazil forward Vinicius Junior has revealed that coach Carlo Ancelotti decided Bruno Guimaraes would take the first-half penalty against Norway, which was saved by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice in the second half. Vinicius said: “The coach chooses who will take the penalty kick beforehand.
He chose Bruno. I was never selfish, I never wanted to be the top scorer of the competition, and that’s why Bruno took it.” He added: “Many people will say I didn’t want to take it, but I never hid. I take penalties for Real Madrid when the coach chooses me.”
Key Points:
Ancelotti made the decision, not Vinicius, on who would take the penalty
The missed penalty proved costly as Brazil lost 2-1
Vinicius defended himself against suggestions he shied away
He takes penalties for Real Madrid when selected
The defeat ended Brazil’s World Cup campaign in the Round of 16
Brazil’s World Cup campaign is over. Norway will face England in the quarter-finals.
Sources: Vinicius Junior (post-match interview)
