After two matches in which they failed to score a single goal, Brazil’s men’s soccer team was on the receiving end of a great deal of criticism heading into their group stage finale against Denmark Wednesday night. With Neymar Jr. and Gabriel Bautista, nicknamed “Gabigol” for his ability to put the ball into the back of the net, the Brazilians weren’t expecting to see their team struggle as they did in scoreless draws against South Africa and Iraq.
That all changed against the Danes, as Gabriel Barbosa got the hosts onto the scoreboard in the 26th minute. From there Brazil would go on to score three more times, beating Denmark 4-0 to win Group A and clinch a spot in the knockout stage.