Brazil defeated Chile 2-1 in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying action on Thursday evening, with an 89th-minute winner securing three points. With the victory, they rise from sixth to fourth place in the rankings, leaving Ecuador and Bolivia behind.

Ultimately, three points are three points, but it was a poor performance from one of South America’s most storied programs.

The Selecao started the match flat-footed and suffered the consequences less than 60 seconds later. A sensational header from veteran striker Eduardo Vargas went over Ederson’s head to give Chile a 1-0 lead in the first minute of the match. agreement.

However, just before half-time, Selecao striker Igor Jesus headed home to level the score. A sensational cross from Manchester City winger Savinho put the ball on a platter for the Botafogo striker.

In what was only their second real scoring chance of the evening, they doubled their lead in the 89th minute through Botafogo’s Luiz Henrique, who drilled a low driven effort into the bottom left corner with a minute to go.

It was a disappointing performance from Dorival Junior’s men, who failed to show strength without their star Vinicius Junior – who missed the match due to injury.

The Selecao manager, meanwhile, should feel his seat warm, even with a win. His attacking line-up struggled to play together, and his midfield decisions were baffling, with both choices factoring in at a loss of almost two points.

GOAL rates Brazil’s players from Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Santiago, Chile…