Vini Jr scores twice in Brazil vs Scotland, World Cup
sportsJun 24, 202628722
Vinícius Júnior scored twice in the first half to give Brazil a 2-0 win over Scotland in their World Cup group match, his second arriving at 45+3 minutes with a header. Those goals secured three points and strengthened Brazil's position in Group C on the way to the knockout rounds. Vinícius has now scored in all three group matches, adding to strikes he netted against Morocco and Haiti earlier in the tournament. That scoring run puts him among the tournament's leading scorers and makes him a serious Golden Boot contender while cementing Brazil as one of the favorites.