Despite the absence of star players Neymar and Vinicius Junior, Brazil secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Chile in their South American World Cup qualifiers. Botafogo strikers Igor Jesus and Luiz Henrique came to the rescue with late goals, putting pressure on coach Dorival Junior to give the duo more playing time in the future.
Two players from Brazilian club Botafogo saved Brazil from another embarrassing defeat in a last-minute victory over Chile in South American World Cup Qualifiers. This win sparked a debate on whether local players should have more opportunities in the national team, fueled by President Lula’s comments. Argentina, meanwhile, faces a boosted Bolivia with pressure to bounce back after a couple of underwhelming results.
Uruguayan club Penarol has secured a historic spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals for the first time in 13 years after a goalless draw against Brazil’s Flamengo at home. They will now face Botafogo in the next round, a team also making a return to the semifinals after a long absence.
