Why was Vinicius Jr's second goal ruled out in Scotland vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
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Vinicius scored an early goal to put the Selecao ahead in tonight’s game.
Vinicius Jr gave Brazil a blistering start in their final Group C clash against Scotland in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24.
The Real Madrid forward scored in the seventh minute to put his side in front, and found the back of the net again before the first hydration break. However, the second goal was ruled out by VAR.
The first goal came from a horrible mistake at the back by the Scottish defence. Centre-back Scott McKenna was careless in possession while trying to play out from the back. Rayan stole the ball off his feet and rolled it into Vinicius’ path. The forward went around goalkeeper Angus Gunn before shooting into an empty net.
Vinicius Junior denied a goal
A similar situation arose in the 22nd minute. This time, it was young centre-back Jack Hendry who tried to play a backpass but was too slow to release the ball. Vinicius made a darting run and stole the ball, finding the bottom corner with a fine finish.
The 25-year-old winger then ran to the touchline to perform his iconic dancing celebration. However, his joy was short-lived. VAR asked referee Cesar Arturo Ramos to take a look at the incident on the pitchside monitor to see if the Brazil winger had fouled Hendry while stealing possession.
After a lengthy review, the Mexican referee ruled that the winger had fouled his opponent. As a result, he chalked off the goal and instead awarded a free-kick to the Tartan Army.
Despite the reprieve, the European side failed to take advantage, with Scott McTominay and company barely able to retain possession in their opponents’ half of the pitch.
Why was Vinicius Junior’s goal ruled out?
After being asked to review the goal, referee Cesar Arturo Ramos adjudged that Vinicius had fouled Hendry while winning possession, so the goal was disallowed.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.