Vinicius Jr Scores Twice in First Half for Brazil's 2-0 Lead Over Scotland

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Vinicius Jr Scores Twice in First Half for Brazil's 2-0 Lead Over Scotland

Vinicius struck after seven minutes, rounding Gunn after Rayan pressed McKenna into a costly mistake. Scotland survived one scare when VAR ruled out another Vinicius finish for a foul on Hendry. Vinicius later nodded in at the back post after another failed clearance, leaving Gunn and Patterson exposed as Brazil took a 2-0 halftime lead.

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