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The Brazilian team finally "debuted" in the Copa América on Friday night. If in the goalless draw with Costa Rica Brazil fell behind, at the Allegiant Stadium, in Las Vegas, Dorival Júnior's men thrashed Paraguay 4-1. Highlight for Flamengo's 'Cria' Vini Jr., who scored twice and was the best on the field. Savinho, new to the lineup, and Paquetá, who also missed a penalty, closed the scoring. SUMMARY

Paraguay managed to play a tough game against Brazil , including giving Alisson trouble with shots from outside the area. But it was nothing more than a mirage in the Las Vegas desert. After 30 minutes, the Seleção took control of the match. Paquetá missed a penalty at 31, but Vini Jr. opened the scoring at 34; Savinho added another at 42, and Vini Jr. added another at 49. The game already seemed resolved, but Alderete, who had missed one of the goals, hit a shot on the way back from the break and reduced the score. But it was nothing more than a scare. Dorival Júnior's team continued to control the action in the second half, turning the score into a rout with a penalty goal from Paquetá at 19 and only managing in the final minutes, especially with the numerical advantage after Cubas' (rigorous) expulsion in a move with Douglas Luiz.

It's worth remembering that Flamengo was represented not only by Vini and Paquetá. João Gomes had an excellent game and Andreas Pereira, who came on in the second half, gave a good rhythm to the game. Therefore, 4 former red-blacks were at the Allegiant Stadium this Friday.

The victory sent the Brazilian classification to the quarterfinals Copa América final. With four points, the Seleção will play for a draw in the last round to secure their place, but could still finish as leader of Group D if they beat Colombia, which has six. Paraguay, last placed with zero points, is already eliminated.

The Brazil x Colombia game will be on Tuesday, at 10pm ( of Brasília), in the city of Santa Clara, in the United States. On the same day and time, Paraguay meets the schedule in Austin and faces Costa Rica, who need to win and beat the Brazilians to qualify.

The Brazilian team takes the field this Friday (28), against Paraguay, in a decisive game in the second round of the Copa América group stage. For the match at the Allegiant Stadium, in Las Vegas, at 10pm (Brasília time), coach Dorival Júnior defined the lineup with three players revealed by Flamengo: João Gomes, Lucas Paquetá and Vinicius Júnior. < b>SEE BRAZIL'S LINEUP

In this way, the Brazilian team is selected as follows for the game against Paraguay in the United States: Alisson, Danilo, Éder Militão, Marquinhos and Wendell; João Gomes, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Savinho, Rodrygo and Vinicius Júnior.

1st Colombia – 6 points (2 games)

2nd Brazil – 1 (1 game)

3rd Costa Rica – 1 (2 games)

4th Paraguay – 0 (1 game)

With Colombia's victory against of Costa Rica in the opening of Group D this Friday (28), Brazil enters the field under pressure. This is because, in order to continue seeking first place, the Brazilian team cannot stumble against Paraguay. Otherwise, you will reach the last round without the possibility of advancing as leader.

Brazil and Paraguay face each other this Friday (28), at 10pm (Brasília time), at the Allegiant Stadium, in Las Vegas, in the United States, in a game valid for the second round of the Copa América. Finally, Rede Globo, on open television, SporTV, on closed TV, and Globoplay, via streaming, broadcast the confrontation.

Flamengo lost to Juventude, but remains leader of the Brasileirão after the games this Wednesday (26), in the 12th round. The only team that had a chance of overcoming Mengão, Palmeiras was run over by Fortaleza, at Castelão, and stopped at 23 points, one behind Rubro-Negro. With the stumbles of Fla and the São Paulo team, the biggest beneficiary of the round was Bahia, who jumped to second place, with the same score as Tite's men. SEE UPDATED CLASSIFICATION OF BRASILEIRÃO

1st Flamengo – 24

2nd Bahia – 24

3rd Botafogo – 23

4th Palmeiras – 23

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5º Cruzeiro – 20 (game in hand)

At the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, Flamengo even took the lead, with Pedro, but was defeated by Juventude, 2-1. The only round that didn't get worse for Rubro-Negro was Palmeiras' 3-0 defeat to Fortaleza. If Abel Ferreira's team won, they would take the lead.

Botafogo jumped to third place, with 23 points, after turning the game against Bragantino, at Engenhão. Lucas Evangelistas opened the scoring for the São Paulo team, but Eduardo, twice, turned the ball around for John Textor's club. Therefore, the rival is recovering in the competition, after a defeat and a draw.

Above General Severiano's team is Bahia, with Everton Ribeiro and Rogério Ceni. The team reached the same 24 points as Flamengo, however, with a disadvantage on balance (9 to 7). To move up the table, the Bahians beat Vasco, 2-1, at Fonte Nova.

Another game involving the top of the table takes place at Mineirão. Flamengo's next opponent, Cruzeiro beat Athletico-PR, 2-0, and jumped to fifth, surpassing the team from Paraná itself, which stopped in sixth place.