Vini Jr. and Paquetágreat highlights of the Brazilian team in the victory over Haiti, commented this Friday (19) the impact of friendship and rapport on the field for World cup. The duo was fundamental to the result.
The number 7 was involved in Brazil’s three goals. In one of the moves, demonstrating the harmony between the two. .
“I’ve known Paquetá since I was a child, I’ve always been close, and being able to play in a World Cup with one of my best friends, there’s nothing better. In the last World Cup I assisted him, and in this one he managed to give back”, declared Vini Jr. to SBT, highlighting the long partnership.
Partnership from Flamengo
Paquetá reinforced the harmony: “We know each other so much that we know each other by sight, it’s a rehearsed move. When I catch the ball he already knows the pass, it’s something trained”, said the midfielder.
Vini Jr. and Paquetá are “children” of Flamengo, where they played together between 2017 and 2018. After following different paths in European clubs, the duo meets frequently in the Brazilian team, maintaining their rapport.
Group C situation
With the victory, Brazil now has four points and leads Group C of the World Cup. Morocco, which also has four points, occupies second place. The Brazilian team has an advantage on goal difference (three against one for the Moroccans).
In the last round of the group stage, which takes place next Wednesday (24), Brazil will face Scotland. On the same day and time, Morocco will play against Haiti. Both matches will start at 7pm (Brasília time).