In the other match played in the same group, Paraguay and Chile played to a 1:1 draw.

In this way, the situation in the group is more delicate: Brazil has 6 points from 2 games and 2 wins, and has already confirmed its qualification, but it will depend on the last game to qualify in the first place.

If the last game can be won, or at least drawn, by Paraguay, then Brazil will be top of the group.

Paraguay, on the other hand, will not rest on their laurels, with four points from one win and one draw, and if they can draw, they will finish second in the group; If you win, you will win the group; If they lose to Brazil, they will have to look at the faces of others.

So Paraguay's coach Pinto will never relax in such a crucial game.

Chile, with 1 draw and 1 loss, will still have hope of finishing third in the group if they win Costa Rica in the last game; A draw or a loss, then it's all about it.

As for Costa Rica, it should be said that there is no desire, even if they win, they only have the theoretical hope of qualifying as third in the group, and it depends on the faces of others.

After a two-day break, Brazil struck again against Paraguay, who were playing in the national Olympic squad.

Pereira made a big adjustment to the lineup this time, the main purpose is to scout the newcomers for the World Cup qualifiers.

Cruzeiro's right-back McCone replaced Roberto Mancini, centre-back Chris replaced Juan, Felipe and Kleberson in midfield, and striker Ze replaced Ricardo with Fabiano.

Diego, Oliveira and Baptista, who had been vocal before the game, did not get a chance to start.

At the beginning of the game, the Brazilian team played very aggressively and had a slight advantage on the field. Fabiano, Edu, Meconn and Adriano had good chances to open the scoring, but they all missed.

And Paraguay, which is playing with the national Olympic team, is also very young and full of vitality, and did not admit defeat. They had a couple of chances, but they didn't take them.

On the bench for Brazil, Ricardo was relaxed and talking to Baptista. Baptista excelled at Sevilla and was considered the best young midfielder in La Liga last season, almost at the national level and on the verge of reaching continental level.

"Julio," Ricardo said with a smile, "you say, who will score first in this game?" ”

"Of course we are." Baptista said without hesitation.

Compared with Ricardo's relaxed demeanor, Baptista's eyes were somewhat anxious. He has already enjoyed initial success at club level and is now eager to gain recognition in the national team.

However, Brazil's midfield was too strong and he had only a handful of opportunities to perform.

You know, even a world-recognized young talent like Ricardo can't get a main position in the Brazilian team, that is, the "Brazilian second team" that is now participating in the Copa America, can start Ricardo.

Although Baptista has become famous in La Liga, he is still an out-and-out small name in the Brazilian team, and if it weren't for Pereira's purpose of scouting newcomers to form a "Brazilian second team", he would not be eligible for the national team at all.

So he desperately wants to be on the pitch and impress Pereira with his performances, so that the next time the Brazilian national team assembles, it will be possible to consider him.

Ricardo laughed: "Why don't we make a bet and bet 500 euros." I bet on Paraguay to score first! ”

Baptista raised his eyebrows: "Okay, bet on it!" ”

His voice was a little louder, Pereira's face was serious, and Baptista immediately looked up at the sky as if he were innocent.

The small bets they made quickly paid off. In the 28th minute, Paraguay took a corner kick, Paredes headed back, and Barreto volleyed at the back post to almost score, but Cesar reacted quickly to shoot the ball off the line.

Paraguay took another corner, but this time Cesar was not so lucky, as striker J. Gonzalez headed past the goal.

Baptista said wistfully, "You're in luck." Do you want to bet with me which team will score the next goal? ”

"Do you still need to gamble, it must be us." Ricardo smiled confidently.

There is a joke about the Brazilian team of this era: if you put all the biggest players in a team, then you put all the players who play in foreign countries but are not so famous, and then you draw an elite team from the domestic league, then all three teams have the strength to win the World Cup.

Although it is a joke, it also shows that the Brazilian team is full of talent.

Even the second Brazilian team should not be underestimated, and whoever dares to despise this team will have to pay the price of blood.

Soon, Brazil equalised, as Ricardo had expected. McCone assists to the edge of the box and hands the ball to Kleberson, who immediately takes the ball and passes it into the box. Fabiano stopped the ball on the right side of the penalty area on his chest and volleyed the ball into the corner from a tight angle, making it 1:1.

The narrator quipped, "Goal!! Fabiano, who scored his first goal for the national team! Andreas Pereira should be happy now, Brazil simply have too many options up front. Ronaldo's main position is unshakable, and his younger brothers Ricardo and Adriano have also risen very quickly and are in good form. Fabiano is in the same form. Don't forget, there are also Amoruso, Oliveira, Robinho, Nilmar, Wagner. Lowe, Jill and other powerful players. When it comes time for the World Cup qualifiers, what should he choose! ”

After the goal, Fabiano rushed to the sidelines, hugged Pereira, and then found Ricardo and Baptista, who hugged him and whispered in his ear: "Well done, Luis, I feel like I'm going to lose my place in the main line." ”

Fabiano smiled: "Forget it, you have already scored 10 goals for the national team, and I just scored my first goal!" ”

The game continues. Both sides had some chances, but the goals were long delayed.

Until the 72nd minute of the second half, Paraguay's goalkeeper Barreto kicked off with a big foot, and the result was that the Brazilian defender Chris from Cruzeiro rose to the top, and Paredes' header was a little stiff and handed to Barella, Barrera stopped the ball on his chest in the penalty area, turned and swept, Giulio. Cesar did not touch the ball and Paraguay led 2-1.

The Brazilian team, which then attacked aggressively, was weak in the back and was attacked by Paraguay on several counterattacks, but the young Paraguayan players did not have a strong ability to grasp the opportunity and failed to succeed.

The score remained 2-1 until the end, and in the other match in the same group, Costa Rica beat Chile in an upset to top Paraguay in Group C, while Brazil were second in the group and Costa Rica were lucky enough to finish third in the group with a better finish in the quarter-finals.