- Full Time
- C. Adams on for L. Shankland90 + 1'
- F. Curtis on for J. McGinn90 + 1'
- R. Christie89'
- R. Christie on for B. Gannon-Doak82'
- 82'Alex Sandro on for Douglas Santos
- 82'Endrick on for Rayan
- A. Ralston on for N. Patterson82'
- 82'Fabinho
- 76'Neymar on for Matheus Cunha
- 66'Gabriel Martinelli on for Lucas Paquetá
- 65'Fabinho on for Casemiro
- 62'Danilo
- 60'Matheus Cunha
- K. Tierney on for A. Robertson46'
- Half Time
- 45 + 3'Vinícius Júnior
- 24'Vinícius Júnior Goal disallowed
- 7'Vinícius Júnior Disallowed
- Kick Off
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Vinícius Júnior2 - 2Matheus Cunha1
- 1Vinícius Júnior8
- 2Matheus Cunha5
- 3
Scott McTominay4
- 1Nathan Patterson2
- 2Lewis Ferguson2
- 3Rayan2
- 1Bruno Guimarães2
- 2Rayan1
- 1Lucas Paquetá4
- 2Rayan4
- 3Lawrence Shankland3
- 1Gabriel Magalhães93
- 2Lewis Ferguson87
- 3Marquinhos84
- 1Vinícius Júnior5
- 2Matheus Cunha2
- 3Rayan2
- 1Casemiro2
- 2Fabinho2
- 3Danilo2
Brazil earned a commanding win over Scotland in an end-to-end Group clash after a chaotic opening period swung firmly in their favour in Miami.
A sixth-minute error from Scott McKenna gifted Vinícius Júnior the opener, with the Real Madrid forward blocking a clearance before rounding Angus Gunn and finishing into an empty net. Matheus Cunha then tested Gunn from range, before things went from bad to worse for Scotland when Jack Hendry was dispossessed by Vinícius Júnior, only for VAR to rule out the strike for a soft foul in the build-up.
Scotland briefly steadied themselves, with Lewis Ferguson and John McGinn both delivering dangerous set-pieces, but McKenna failed to redeem his early mistake with a wayward header from close range. Just before the interval, Brazil doubled their lead as Vinícius Júnior arrived at the back post to nod in a Bruno Guimarães cross, with Gunn unable to deal with the delivery.
Scotland almost fell further behind immediately after, but Gunn produced a strong save to deny Rayan in a one-on-one situation. The second half started in similar fashion, with Gunn again denying Vinícius Júnior a hat-trick after a breakaway chance.
Brazil eventually made it three on 59 minutes, as Guimarães slipped in Cunha, who finished calmly from close range. Danilo was booked for a foul on Kieran Tierney shortly after, and Lewis Ferguson forced Alisson into a smart save from the resulting free-kick.
Scott McTominay came closest for Scotland midway through the half, but his effort from close range was fired over after a scramble in the box. Late corners and pressure failed to yield a breakthrough, with McTominay again denied in stoppage time by Alisson from six yards out.
Brazil saw out the win comfortably in the closing stages, with Neymar introduced for his first appearance of the tournament, as Scotland were left to reflect on costly early errors despite a competitive showing.
