17 years. Wembley. And 9 minutes on the field. Three concepts that define Endrick’s emergence into European football. Through the front door, of course. It could not be otherwise. The now Real Madrid player decided England – Brazil (0-1) with a goal in the 80th minute. He took advantage of a rebound after a stop by Pickford against Vini Jr. And gave Brazil the first victory in the new ‘era’ with Dorival Júnior at the controls.
Wembley looked immaculate, as usual. And the preview of the game, in addition to the anthem ceremony, left a double tribute to two recently deceased football legends: Terry Venables and Mário Zagallo.
The match was up to par. Although it had its moments of slowing down, It left a high intensity and opportunities for both parties. Paquetá directed Brazil’s attacks, Rodrygo provided mobility and Vini Jr. provided speed; In England, Gordon created the chances and Bellingham control of the center of the field with absolute physical and technical superiority.
The first danger was for Foden but Bento (starting due to the absences of Alisson and Éderson) responded well. Brazil, dedicated to the counterattack in the first half, warned with Rodrygo and Vini Jr. The Real Madrid player had a clear chance in a counterattack launched by Paquetá that was saved by Walker between the sticks.
Walker injured
In that action, precisely, The Manchester City player was injured. He forced a few more minutes but ended up being replaced by Konsa. He couldn’t continue. And all, with the Champions League and Real Madrid on the horizon: 17 days until the duel at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Walker leaves England-Brazil injured.
Between the brilliance and the spotlights, Anthony Gordon snuck in and was England’s most dangerous player on the rival field. In his, a Maguire who was one step away from giving Raphinha 0-1… but the Blaugrana didn’t get it right against Pickford.
The clearest, however, was for Lucas Paquetá. A shot against the post in the 34th minute after a shot from inside the area. Rodrygo attended. Watkins responded with a dead ball in the area that he hunted down and sent into the clouds. The only thing missing was the goal at Wembley.
66 minutes to Bellingham
The second half maintained the high pace and the exchange of chances. Gordon warned again but Bento was up to the task; Paquetá again tried to beat Pickford with a shot from the corner to the long post. But he was not right.
Bellingham, with cramps during the game against Brazil.
While, Southgate removed a cramped Jude Bellingham in the 66th minute. The dance of substitutions began. And that’s when Endrick (and Savinho, who was making his debut) appeared. His first professional match on European soil.
Endrick’s moment
Although it was difficult for him to get into the game (Brazil was waiting behind and England had the ball), he did not take long to decide. Dorival had placed him as ‘9’, and he served as such. The Real Madrid forward scored 0-1 after a quick counterattack by Vini Jr. that was saved by Pickford in the first instance. But the rebound fell to Endrick. And it didn’t fail. There was no offside by millimeters. The goal was valid.
A goal that allowed Endrick to enter the history of Brazilian football: With this goal, Endrick became the fourth youngest scorer in the history of the Brazilian team after Pelé, Edú and Ronaldo. And at the same time, he became the youngest player to score a goal at Wembley. Almost nothing.
Not much else happened until the discount. England had no ability to react and, one of the favorites to win this summer’s Euro Cup, fell at home. Endrick made it 0-2 in the 95th minute on a great counterattack but missed against Pickford. Brazil, of course, begins the ‘Dorival era’ in the best possible way.
2024-03-23 20:57:15
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