Brazil v Venezuela, 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Carlos Dunga survives for yet another day

It was desperate times  for Carlos Dunga. He had to win the clash against Venezuela as his poor tactical moves against Chile earned him widespread criticisms throughout the world. But luckily, Venezuela were a weak opponent and Dunga’s men didn’t take time to cash in from the word go. Willian struck twice in the first-half and helped Brazil to gain the much needed momentum. Brazil played the way their fans expect them to play – dominating football, but the delicacy was still absent.

The Selecao dominated throughout the first-half, but their vigor and vim waned in the second-half.  It resulted in a Venezuela goal for the first time on Brazil soil. The goal was from a set-piece and still Brazil are extremely vulnerable on the set-pieces. It triggered some tense moments as it seemed that Brazil might squander the hard work achieved in the first-half, but the 35-year old Ricardo Oliveira, who most often was reminding us about Fred and Jo, netted the third one and ensured Brazil full three points.

So, Dunga survives for yet another day, but still, his nag of ignoring the right players in the right place remains evident. Players like Lucas Moura, Pato, Lucas Lima, Renato Augusto and Thiago Silva deserve better treatments than his favorite men. Above all, such performances must be scripted against the better teams and only then Dunga’s existence as the coach of brazil can be accepted.

Thank You

Faisal Caesar