Gabriel Magalhaes played the full 90 minutes and kept a second clean sheet in a row as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 at the World Cup.
After a 3-0 win over Haiti last week, big Gabi was back in action for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who were aiming for a victory to clinch top spot in Group C.
Vinicius Junior got the scoring underway after an error from defender Scott McKenna gifted Bournemouth’s Rayan the ball, who squared to the Real Madrid forward to tap home.
Vinicius then headed home in first-half stoppage time following Bruno Guimaraes’ cross to the back post.
Searching for a way back into the match, Scotland threw on former Gunner Kieran Tierney.
But the five-time World Cup winners extended their lead on the hour mark as Matheus Cunha tapped home to ensure the Brazilians would be claiming all three points.
Six minutes later, Gabriel Martinelli was introduced for the final 30 minutes as Brazil qualified top of the group on goal difference.
Brazil’s top spot in Group C means they will face the runner-up of Group F, which is currently Japan.
Our Gabis will know their path tonight as Japan, who have fielded former Gunner Takehiro Tomiyasu at these finals, face Viktor Gyokeres’ Sweden at the Dallas Stadium, with the winner likely to take on the Selecao on Monday, June 29, at 6pm UK time.
Two more Gunners will go head-to-head tonight as Kai Havertz’s Germany face Piero Hincapie’s Ecuador at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Piero’s Ecuador are on one point after two games and need a victory to have any chance of progressing to the round of 32.
As for Kai’s Germany, they have already confirmed their place at the top of Group E. The game will kick off at 9pm UK time.
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