Venezuela v Brazil Live Commentary & Result, 07/10/2021, WC Qualification South America

Tite traces Brazil up of their commonplace 4-4-2, with Alisson chosen over Ederson to start out in aim. The skilled centre-back pairing of SIlva and Marquinhos is joined on both aspect by Arana and Danilo at left and proper again to finish the defence. Paqueta and Ribeiro begin on the wings with Fabinho and Gerson patrolling midfield, whereas an attacking duo of Gabi and Jesus will present the Venezuela defence all they will deal with.

Venezuela begin with Graterol between the posts, behind a again 4 of Hernandez, Mejias, Ferraresi and Gonzelez. Martinez and Soteldo sit in midfield both aspect of captain Rincon, whereas an attacking trident of Penaranda, Ramirez and Machis will look to provide the aspect with targets. 

BRAZIL SUBS: Weverton, Ederson, Alex Sandro, Emerson, Eder Militao, Lucas Verissimo, Fred, Edenilson, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Arthur Cabral, Antony. 

BRAZIL XI (4-4-2): Alisson; Guilherme Arana, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Danilo; Lucas Paqueta, Gerson, Fabinho, Everton Ribeiro; Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Barbosa. 

VENEZUELA SUBS: Wuilker Farinez, Luis Romero, Jhon Chancellor, Christian Makoun, Roberto Rosales, Daniel Carrillo, Eduard Bello, Cristian Casseres, Fernando Aristeguieta, Sergio Cordova.

VENEZUELA XI (4-3-3): Joel Graterol; Ronald Hernandez, Joshua Mejias, Nahuel Ferraresi, Oscar Gonzalez; Jose Martinez, Tomas Rincon, Yeferson Soteldo; Adalberto Penaranda, Eric Ramirez, Darwin Machis.

With quarter-hour to go earlier than kick-off, let’s check out how the 2 sides are lining up – beginning with our hosts! 

All-conquering Brazil have managed eight wins from eight matches performed, which has Tite’s aspect in a commanding place – six factors forward of Argentina on the prime of the group. Usually recognized for his or her attacking aptitude, it’s been the Selecao’s rock-solid defence that has saved them on prime, going six consecutive matches since conceding a aim (a 4-2 win over Peru 11 months in the past).

Mentioning the rear in South American World Cup qualification, Venezuela have managed simply 4 factors of their opening 9 matches. Having by no means crushed Brazil in an official match, as we speak’s hosts will likely be trying to at the very least maintain it tight on the again, because it was of their match final November; a contest the Selecao gained 1-0 due to a late Roberto Firmino aim. 

Hiya and welcome to our LIVE commentary of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying fixture between Venezuela and Brazil!