Venezuela vs Brazil for U 23 Olympic qualification the unprecedented feat

Venezuela vs. Brazil for U-23 Olympic qualification: the unprecedented feat Vinotinto achieved before the Olympics. OO.

In the lively environment of U23 Pre-Olympics, Venezuela is preparing to face Brazil. With a past full of emotions and challenges, we take a look at a great feat he achieved before the Olympics. OO.

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Venezuela vs. Brazil for the U-23 Pre-Olympics will be one of the most complicated games that Vinotinto will have to play in this South American competition, so everything points to it being a close game for Ricardo Valiño's team, although they first have to face Colombia . However, there is one historical fact that the Llanera team managed to achieve against Brazil: they were eliminated from the competition before the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. This situation can increase her motivation even more before she tests her strength against the Canarinha.

The Venezuelan team's last game for the U-23 Olympic qualification ended 1-1 against Ecuador.  Photo: La Vinotinto/X

The Venezuelan team's last game for the U-23 Olympic qualification ended 1-1 against Ecuador. Photo: La Vinotinto/X

Venezuela vs. Brazil for U-23 Olympic qualification: the feat Vinotinto achieved before the Olympics. OO

After a thrilling 1-1 draw against Ecuador, the Venezuelan U-23 team is preparing for one of its biggest challenges: facing Brazil in the 2024 Olympic qualifiers. With Paris 2024 in their sights, this game is crucial for defining the Olympic ambitions of both teams.

However, Vinotinto could feel motivated if it were to repeat a performance it achieved in the year U23 Pre-Olympics 1992 organized by Paraguay. This time the duel between both teams was played at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium on the last date of the regular phase.

A win was enough for Brazil to qualify for the final along with Colombia, while Venezuela no longer played towards this goal, as it had no chance of taking part in the Olympic Games (Olympiad) of that year.

But against all odds, the Llaneros managed to eliminate them from the competition after defender Edson Rodríguez scored the equalizer (1-1). This fact was highly celebrated by football lovers and at the same time criticized because the Yellow-green I was used to reaching the final stages of every tournament.

Venezuelan style of play

  • Defensive tactics and counterattacks: Venezuela has traditionally taken a more defensive approach, focusing on maintaining a solid defensive line and exploiting counterattack opportunities. This tactic is particularly effective against teams that have a lot of possession.
  • Technical development and young talent: Venezuela has experienced remarkable development in football in recent years and has increasingly invested in young talent. This has led to a more dynamic and technical style of play, focused on creating chances from the midfield.
  • Flexibility and adaptability: Vinotinto has shown a fantastic ability to adapt to different playing styles, which is crucial in tournaments where they face a variety of opponents with different styles.
  • Brazil style of play

  • Offensive play and ball control: Brazil is known for its attacking style of play, which focuses on controlling the ball and creating scoring opportunities through outstanding individual and collective technique.
  • Technical skill and creativity: Brazilian players are often characterized by their exceptional technical skills, which allow them to make creative and spectacular plays. This is reflected in his ability to maintain possession and open up the opposition defense.
  • Tactical flexibility: Despite its preference for an offensive game, Brazil has proven to be tactically flexible, adapting its strategy depending on the opponent and the game circumstances.
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