His team beat Ecuador and reached the final round of the South American Olympic qualifying
Winter newcomer Shakhtar Marlon Gomez scored for the Olympic team Brazil (U-23) against the team Ecuador in the qualifying match Olympic Games 2024in which the yellow-greens won – 2:1.
The 20-year-old central midfielder came into the starting lineup and played without substitution, as in both previous matches of the 4th round of the Olympic qualifying in the CONMEBOL zone against Bolivia (January 23, 1:0) and Colombia (January 26, 2:0).
Marlon’s goal was a turning point – he scored a few minutes after Ecuadorian Patrick Mercado opened the scoring. After 10 minutes, Ramon Menezes’ team took the lead and won, which allowed them to qualify early for the final round of the Olympic selection.
Many famous football players play for the Brazilian Olympic team. Thus, Andrei Santos from Chelsea and Marquinhos from Arsenal took part in the match with Ecuador. The assist to Gomez was given by Endric from Palmeiras, who has already been bought by Real Madrid.
Let us remind you that the transfer of Marlon Gomez from Vasco da Gama to Shakhtar was officially announced on January 26.
Brazil will play against Venezuela on February 2, and from the 5th to the 11th, Menezes’ team will play the decisive Olympic qualifying matches. From a group of four teams, the two strongest will advance to the Olympics.
- Olympic Games 2024 qualification. South America. 4th round, 3rd round
Brazil U-23 — Ecuador U-23 — 2:1 (0:0)
Goals: Marlon Gomez, 65, Gabriel Pirani, 75 – Mercado, 59
Source: Sportarena
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