Brazil equalizes in first half stoppage time with a penalty goal from Estêvão against Tunisia

Brazil draws with Tunísia 1-1 in first-half stoppage time in an international friendly played this Tuesday (18). The scoring was opened in the 23rd minute by Hazem Mastouri, who received a pass from Ali Abdi and scored with a dig. Equality came in the 44th minute, when Estêvão calmly took a penalty and dislodged the Aymen Dahmen goalkeeper. The match is still underway, with the second half already started.

The clash marks the first test for the Brazilian team after calling up new names for the 2026 cycle. Tunísia, in turn, is looking for experience against high-level teams before the African qualifiers. The game takes place in a neutral location, with broadcast to several countries.

Main plays of the first half

• 1′ – Logo at the start, Ali Abdi takes a long shot and Bento makes a safe defense in the center of the goal.
• 23′ – Gol from Tunísia! Ali Abdi advances from the left, invades the area and serves Hazem Mastouri, who finishes with a dig over Bento. Tunísia 1 to 0.
• 39′ – Ali Abdi commits a harsh foul and receives a yellow card.
• 42′ – Após VAR review, referee confirms penalty for Brasil for handball in the Tunisian area.
• 44′ – Estêvão charges with skill, waits for Dahmen to move and places it in the right corner. Brasil 1 to 1.
• 45′ – Árbitro adds two minutes of stoppage time.

Minute by minute of decisive moments

The game started evenly, with Brasil maintaining greater possession of the ball in the first minutes. Tunísia bet on quick counterattacks and opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a beautiful collective play on the left. From then on, the Brazilian team increased the pressure and created chances with Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and Estêvão. The equalizer came after a penalty confirmed by VAR, which was converted calmly by the young striker.

Immediate reactions at halftime

Coaches from both teams adjust strategies for the second half. Brasil seeks greater efficiency in finishing, while Tunísia intends to explore the spaces left in the opponent’s defense. Jogadores return from the locker room ready to change the score.

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Featured individual performance

Estêvão shows personality by converting the decisive penalty in stoppage time. Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior create Brasil’s main offensive plays. Pelo Tunisian side, Ali Abdi participates directly in the goal and appears well in support. Bento makes important saves and avoids a bigger score for Tunísia.

Next moves in the second half

The match resumes with Brasil trying to impose his usual rhythm of touching the ball. Tunísia maintains defensive organization and looks for quick counterattacks. The confrontation remains open, with both teams showing a willingness to seek victory.

The friendly serves as preparation for future commitments for both teams. The partial result reflects technical balance between the teams on the field.