Brazil Loses its First Ever Home FIFA World Cup Qualifier to Argentina!
What a crazy game and wild finish! Before things could even begin and kick off, the match is delayed due to crowd violence. Which only seems to set the definitive tone for the very intense matchup. However, despite all the off field drama; one club would prove to be the victors. When all is said and done, Brazil loses its first ever home FIFA World Cup qualifier to Argentina!
Two arch rivals. One major defeat. Argentina walks away from it all, celebrating an 1-0 win.
FOX Sports Soccer is among the first to report the finish to one of the biggest upsets ever. FOX states,
“Brazil loses its first-ever home FIFA World Cup qualifier as Lionel Messi and Argentina are triumphant at Maracanã. Brazil loses for the first time. Argentina won again at the Maracaná.”
Furthermore, CBS Sports’ Nico Cantor of ‘The Golazo! Show’ also reported on the historic game and chaotic night. Cantor says,
“Argentina is the first team in history to beat Brazil in their own home in World Cup qualifying. 51 wins. 13 draws. 1 loss!
After crazy scenes in the stands at Maracanã between Brazilian police and Argentina fans. Brazil still played and won. The World Cup Champions chest filled with pride, tread on Brazilian soil as the first team to beat the Verdeamarela in qualifiers IN BRAZIL.
The Maracanã empties out but those left are the group of people who were being hit by police batons at kickoff. It’s now full party mode to the rhythm of ‘DECIME QUE SE SIENTE.’ Absolute delirium in Rio de Janeiro.”
Brazil Loses its First Ever Home FIFA World Cup Qualifier to Argentina!
Man… what a scene. Nevertheless, what about the players? What are their reactions regarding the match?
Well, after the game, Lionel Messi spoke to the press about the team’s focus, what he saw going on in the audience; and why the team decided to not withhold play. Messi mentions,
“We saw how the police were hitting people also with some of our families here — it also happened in the Libertadores final.
They are more focused on that than on playing the game. We are a family. We decided to play to make situation more calm.”
Good call by the team. Moreover, Rodrigo De Paul was fired up about the historical aspect of the game. Paul says,
“The classics are like that, they are always played this way. If we have to have the ball, we do it. If we have to score and suffer, too. That’s why we are the best team in the world.
We speak on the field. I showed today once again that I’m leaving everything for this shirt. We made history. Finishing it like this is spectacular.”
Historic indeed. Especially, when considering Brazil’s past success. In the FIFA tournament’s history, Brazil sits at top as king, winning the tourney five times! In 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
However, Argentina is not to be overlooked when it comes to the FIFA World Cup. Argentina has thrillingly appeared in it six times. In fact, Argentina is one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history as well. Having won three World Cups since the seventies: in 1978, 1986, and 2022.
Moreover, out of 88 matches, Argentina boasts 47 wins and victories. Therefore, both teams are soccer juggernauts. However, tonight the glory is Argentina’s… in a rivalry that shall never end.
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