Friendly match – Casemiro scores as Brazil defeats Senegal 2-0
2025-11-16 01:14
Brazil, the "Samba Army," participated in a friendly match at the Emirates Stadium and ultimately defeated Senegal 2-0 after goals from Estewan Willian and Casemiro.
At the start of the match, Brazil gained possession and launched an attack. Vinicius received a through pass from his teammate and fired a low shot, but the ball was caught by Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. In the 3rd minute, Vinicius passed the ball to the front of the goal, and Esteban Willian volleyed, but it was blocked by an opposing player. Then Cunha received a back pass from Guimarães and shot again, but the ball hit the post.
In the 5th minute, Brazil took a free kick, and Casemiro headed the ball towards goal, but it was caught by Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. In the 17th minute, Guimarães passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Cunha jumped up to head the ball towards goal, but it hit the post and bounced out.
In the 28th minute, Casemiro's pass was cleared, and the unmarked Esteban Willian immediately stepped up and slotted the ball into the net, giving Brazil a 1-0 lead.
In the 35th minute, Rodrigo took a free kick, and Casemiro controlled the ball in the penalty area before firing a shot into the net, giving Brazil a 2-0 lead over Senegal. In the 44th minute, Cunha received the ball, broke into the penalty area, and crossed it, but the ball was cleared by an opposing player.
In the 51st minute of the second half, Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson made a mistake, allowing Everton's Ndiaye to gain possession and attempt a chip shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 60th minute, Vinicius Jr. passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Rodrygo received it and curled a shot, but the ball went wide of the post.
In the 64th minute, Gabriel suffered an injury and was substituted. The score remained unchanged for the remainder of the game, and Brazil ultimately defeated Senegal 2-0.
