Vinicius Jr. Produces Big Numbers Against Haiti

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Vinicius Jr. Produces Big Numbers Against Haiti

Vinicius registered 21 passes attempted with 16 completed, 13 carries, nine touches in the box, three progressive carries, three shots, two on target, one foul won, one assist and one goal in Brazil's 3-0 World Cup group stage win. The forward now has two goals in five matches, equaling Ronaldinho, delivering on the big stage.

By Nischay Rathore

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