The first goal was so close! Raphinha denied by the flag after Brazil's slick attack (Video)
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Raphinha was on the verge of scoring his first-ever World Cup goal, but Brazil's effort was chalked off due to an offside position.
Details: According to The Athletic, the Brazilians pieced together a brilliant move involving Bruno Guimarães, who delivered a deft lob behind the defense.
Raphinha finished the attack with a precise strike and was already set to celebrate his long-awaited World Cup goal, but the assistant referee's flag went up.
The episode was especially frustrating for the winger, given his World Cup record: earlier reports noted that in six games across the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, he had neither scored nor assisted.
For Brazil, the moment was yet another reminder of the importance of converting their chances quickly and putting any doubts about their attack to rest.
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