{"id":49728,"date":"2026-07-06T00:48:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/carlo-ancelottis-claim-for-penalty-against-vini-junior-is-expected-to-raise-eyebrows\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T00:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:48:16","slug":"carlo-ancelottis-claim-for-penalty-against-vini-junior-is-expected-to-raise-eyebrows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/carlo-ancelottis-claim-for-penalty-against-vini-junior-is-expected-to-raise-eyebrows\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlo Ancelotti&#8217;s claim for penalty against Vini Junior is expected to raise eyebrows"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/carlo-ancelottis-claim-for-penalty-against-vini-junior-is-expected-to-raise-eyebrows\/#Ancelotti_explains_Brazils_penalty_order\" >Ancelotti explains Brazil&#8217;s penalty order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/carlo-ancelottis-claim-for-penalty-against-vini-junior-is-expected-to-raise-eyebrows\/#Bruno_should_not_be_held_responsible_for_this_matter\" >Bruno should not be held responsible for this matter.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brazil&#8217;s World Cup dreams came to an end with a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16, but much of the post-match discussion centered on the missed penalty.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Carlo Ancelotti&#8217;s side had chances to take the lead early in the game, but Bruno Guimar\u00e3es&#8217; spot-kick was saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.<\/p>\n<p>The moment proved costly as Erling Haaland then scored twice to send Norway into the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Neymar pulled one back from the penalty spot in the closing stages, but it wasn&#8217;t enough to save Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>This result was one of the biggest shocks of this tournament.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancelotti_explains_Brazils_penalty_order\"><\/span>Ancelotti explains Brazil&#8217;s penalty order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the match, Ancelotti revealed that Vinicius Junior was not in Brazil&#8217;s top five penalty takers, based on the team&#8217;s internal data.<\/p>\n<p>As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Ancelotti said:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We looked at some statistics and the best player was Rafinha. The best player available was Neymar, then Igor Thiago, then Bruno Guimaraes and then Martinelli.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This explanation is important as many fans were quick to question why Vinicius did not take the penalty.<\/p>\n<p>But Ancelotti says the decision was not based on reputation. It came from preparation, data and the players available at the time.<\/p>\n<p>The Brazil coach also defended Guimar\u00e3es despite the mistake, saying:<em> &#8220;From our point of view, Bruno was the best on the pitch.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bruno_should_not_be_held_responsible_for_this_matter\"><\/span>Bruno should not be held responsible for this matter.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It would be unfair to turn Brazil&#8217;s defeat into a story about Bruno Guimar\u00e3es. Yes, the penalty miss was a crucial moment, but Brazil had plenty of attacking talent and plenty of time to recover.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger concern was Brazil&#8217;s lack of rhythm in open play. Norway were physically and clinically organized, while Brazil seemed too cautious for a long game.<\/p>\n<p>It makes sense for Ancelotti to defend Bruno. It hurts to miss a penalty, but it doesn&#8217;t take away from a good overall performance. Brazil was sent off for more than one kick.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>England vs Mexico player ratings: Bellingham shines, Quansah sent off, Pickford shows quality <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brazil&#8217;s World Cup dreams came to an end with a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16, but much of the post-match discussion centered on the missed penalty.Carlo Ancelotti&#8217;s side had chances to take the lead early in the game, but Bruno Guimar\u00e3es&#8217; spot-kick was saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. 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