European Football Circles Buzzing Over Estรชvรฃo‘s Brazilian Debut: ‘A Star is born’
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – June 6, 2024 – European football analysts and fans are reacting with increasing excitement following teh extraordinary debut of 18-year-old Brazilian winger Estรชvรฃo in Brazil‘s 5-1 victory over south Korea in Seoul today. Theโ Palmeiras playerโ scored the โฃopening goal at the 12-minute mark, assisted by Bruno Guimarรฃes, and added another shortly after halftime, capitalizing on aโข turnover forced from Kim Min-Jae.
The performance has ignited discussion across European footballโค media,with many observers noting Estรชvรฃo’s โdynamic play and potential. Some commentators have likened his aggressive pursuit of the ball to a “ninja,” highlighting his relentless pressing and speedy footwork.
Brazil dominated โthe match, despite playing in heavy rain before a crowd ofโฃ approximately 65,000 in Seoul. South Korea, ranked 23rd by FIFA (Brazil is 6th), focused heavily on defensive association, allowing Brazil’s attacking quartet of Rodrygo, Estรชvรฃo, Vini Jr, and Matheus Cunha spaceโ to operate.
Rodrygo also scored twice (41st and 62nd minutes), bringing his total to eight goalsโ in 34 appearances for Brazil, while Vini Jr. added a fifth goal in โthe 32nd minute.Assists also came from Casemiro, who set upโ Rodrygo’s first goal.
Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti โutilized six substitutions in the second half, giving debuts to Paulo Henrique (Vasco), โคCarlosโ Augusto, Andrรฉ, Paquetรก, Richarlison, and Igor Jesus. Despite the changes, Brazil maintained control of the โmatch.
The strong showing โคby Estรชvรฃo has intensified speculation regarding his future,with several European clubs reportedly monitoring the young talent.The player’s โperformance has led to calls for clarity regarding his international โfuture,โข as he is also eligible to represent Portugal โคthrough his ancestry.