Brazil Failed To Win, Venezuela Selamat Ahead Of The End Of The Match

Brazil forward Richarlison was surrounded by Venezuelan players in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match. (Twitter @CONMEBOL)

JAKARTA - Brazil was only able to draw when they host Venezuela in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying match. In a duel at the Arena Pantanal Stadium, Friday, October 13, WIB, Brazil failed to win after being detained by their opponents 1-1. Venezuela also escaped defeat through a goal created towards the end of the match.

Brazil actually performed with the best squad. Even the interim coach Fernando Diniz prepared the deadly trio Rodrygo, Neymar and Vinicius Junior. They support Tottenham Hotspur Richarlison's centre forward.

Despite appearing with a row of goalsight forwards, Brazil did not move to face Venezuela's strong defense.

No attack from those who were able to shake the opponent's goal. Until the first half after the two teams remained even without a goal.

In the second half, Brazil's game was a little better. They still control the match and press Venezuela's defense.

The Brazilian's patience finally gave a positive result. But it wasn't the forward who broke into Venezuela's goal. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes who broke the deadlock in the 50th minute. He successfully completed the assist of Dri Neymar.

After winning 1-0, Brazil actually did not lower the tempo of the game. They are also superior in possession of the ball.

However, Venezuela's effective and disciplined game frustrated Brazil's forwards.

The climax was when Eduard Bello, who came on to replace Samuel Sosa in the 77th minute, successfully broke into the Brazilian goal which was guarded by goalkeeper Manchester City Ederson. A goal came after Bello took advantage of Jefferson Savarin's assist.

The score changed 1-1. No more goals were created and both teams had to settle for playing faith.

The result made Brazil lose its position at the top of the standings. Brazil dropped to second place after having seven points.

They are two points behind Argentina who took the throne after a 1-0 win over Paraguay.

Meanwhile, Venezuela is still struggling on the central board. They are ranked sixth with four points.