Vinícius Jr. discusses penalty decision during Brazil's match against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Vinícius Jr. spoke about his late penalty responsibility during Brazil's friendly match against Australia on September 29. The match saw Brazil recover from a first-half deficit to secure a 3-2 victory. Bruno Guimarães, who had already scored, handed over penalty duties to Vinícius, citing the need for the winger's confidence. Vinícius emphasized Guimarães' gesture and his role as the team's penalty taker when Raphinha is unavailable. The friendly served as an opportunity for the team to solidify its performance ahead of future competitions.
- •Brazil beats Australia 3-2 in a friendly match.
- •Vinícius Jr. scores a late penalty to secure the win.
- •Bruno Guimarães hands penalty responsibility to Vinícius.
- •Match played on September 29.
- •Brazil recovers from a first-half deficit.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Vinícius Jr. reveals why Arsenal star handed him penalty responsibility during Brazil vs Australia
"Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. has provided an insight into the decision of compatriot Bruno Guimarães to hand responsibility of a late penalty to the winger during Brazil’s latest outing.Carlo An...
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