The red and white striker can be seen in the final photo of the Brazilian player’s goal, but was he the main culprit?
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The Peruvian team lost to Brazil in the final minutes of the game due to a powerful header from Marquinhos. The Verdeamarela defender entered the red and white area unmolested and scored the goal that gave his country victory, completing the first double date of 2026 qualification with a perfect result. With that in mind, it was the two-colored soccer player who seemed closest to him Raul Ruidíaz, who was the subject of criticism because they suggested that he was the main person responsible for the goal; But this was not the case.
As you can see at the moment of the goal, it is Luis Abram Who has the mark of the Brazilian defender at the moment Neymar fires the cross after the corner kick. The defender runs to intercept the ball but is not pursued by the Peruvian, who remains in the center of the penalty area. Finally, Ruidíaz fails to notice that Marquinhos is coming from behind and cannot prevent the goal from being conceded.