VAR cancels Senegal’s penalty, and Casemiro scores Brazil’s second goal in a close game

The Brazilian men’s football team took a 2-0 lead over Senegal at the end of the first half of the international friendly played at the Arsenal Stadium, in London. The goals were scored by midfielders Estêvão, in the 27th minute, and Casemiro, in the 35th minute. The match, which serves as preparation and evaluation for the team led by Carlo Ancelotti, has been intense, with the African team putting pressure on the Brazilian defense at various times, especially in the final minutes of the opening stage.

Despite the favorable score, the game was marked by reviews by the video referee (VAR), who confirmed Casemiro’s goal after checking for offside and, before that, canceled a penalty that could have changed the dynamics of the match at the beginning. The focus of the Brazilian team, with a lineup that mixes experience and young talents like Estêvão, has been to maintain possession and exploit speed in attack against the Senegalese defense, known for its solidity.

Estêvão stands out and Casemiro increases the score

Estêvão, who has established himself as one of the top scorers of the Ancelotti era in the Seleção, opened the scoring in an opportunistic move. After an attempted pass by Bruno Guimarães suffered a deflection, the ball was cleared by the attacker, who finished first, with no chance for the opposing goalkeeper. It was the young player’s fourth goal in the home shirt, demonstrating his eye for goal.

The second goal came from the feet of midfielder Casemiro, who demonstrated technical quality in the finish. After a free kick from Rodrygo, the ball found Casemiro almost in the small area. The experienced player dominated and shot well, securing the second goal. The move was checked by VAR and,After a few minutes of waiting, the goal was confirmed by the referee.

Senegalese pressure and performance of the defensive system

The Senegal team was not intimidated by the adverse score and intensified its pressure in the minutes before the break, creating the most dangerous chances of the first half. Goalkeeper Ederson was required to make a great save in the 45th minute, right after the video referee checked a possible penalty shot in the Brazilian area, which ended up not being scored.

🇧🇷🔝 The play rehearsed in the 2nd goal scored by the Brazilian team:

–> Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Militão blocked the Senegal defenders;

–> Casemiro projected himself on the back and finished masterfully from the opposite angle;pic.twitter.com/u07RgjsrLY

— Footure (@FootureFC) November 15, 2025

The Brazilian defensive system, formed by names like Gabriel Magalhães and Éder Militão, played a crucial role in this moment of African pressure. The defenders made important blocks and decisive cuts to prevent Senegal’s attackers, including Sadio Mané, from reaching Ederson’s goal. The game became harsher and more heated, with pushing and arguing between players from both teams in stoppage time.

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First stage details and attack moves

The Brazilian team started the match with possession ofand ball, but making some mistakes on the way out, such as an inaccurate pass from Ederson. Little by little, the team climbed the lines and began to put pressure on Senegal’s ball, which was positioned in a retreating defensive system.

Forward Matheus Cunha stood out with an individual dribbling play from the wing, showing speed and technique, but his low pass to Estêvão was intercepted by the defense. Vini Jr. also had opportunities, being disarmed after an advance on the left, and actively participating in the construction of offensive plays.

## Timeline of key moments

The first stage of the friendly clash was marked by moments of balance and changes in the intensity of the game, with the Seleção taking advantage of attacking opportunities to build its advantage.

• 03′ 1Q: Matheus Cunha finishes first time and scares the Senegalese defense with a ball that went close.
• 16′ 1Q: Matheus Cunha hits the post in a dangerous move, showing that Brazil was close to opening the scoring.
• 27′ 1Q: IT’S A GOAL FOR BRAZIL! Estêvão receives the ball after a deflection and finishes first, opening the scoring for the Seleção.
• 35′ 1Q: IT’S A GOAL FOR BRAZIL! Casemiro finishes well, and the goal is confirmed after review by the video referee for offside.
• 46′ 1Q: The half ends with exchanges of shoves and arguments between players from both teams.

Next steps and preparation

The match in London is part of a series of tests that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has been carrying out. The main objective is to consolidate Ancelotti’s new work philosophy and tactical scheme, evaluating the individual performance of athletes in high-level international game situations. The friendly serves as a fundamental piece in planning for the team’s upcoming commitments.

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