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Brazil's Andrik Misses Key Chance After Vinicius Assist in World Cup Match

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

What happened

Brazil's Andrik missed a crucial scoring chance shortly after replacing Matheus Cunha in their 2026 World Cup match against Japan, drawing criticism of coach Carlo Ancelotti's substitution choices.

  • 01Andrik replaced Matheus Cunha in the 58th minute against Japan in the 2026 World Cup.
  • 02Two minutes after entering, Andrik missed a major scoring opportunity from Vinicius Jr.'s assist.
  • 03Vinicius Jr. skillfully bypassed defenders and delivered a precise through ball.
  • 04BBC called the miss "huge" and questioned what Cunha would have done in that situation.
  • 05Carlo Ancelotti has faced criticism for repeatedly substituting Andrik despite his errors.
  • 06The incident has sparked widespread online mockery of Ancelotti's treatment of Andrik during the tournament.

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Carlo AncelottiMatheus Cunha
OrganizationsBBC
PlacesJapan, Brazil

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Brazil's Andrik Misses Key Chance After Vinicius Assist in World Cup Match
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Brazil's Andrik Misses Huge Chance After Vinicius Assist in World Cup Match

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