Diego Carlos with the Brazilian Olympic Team

DIEGO CARLOS SCORES FOR THE BRAZILIAN OLYMPIC TEAM AGAINST UAE (5-2)

15/07/2021

The Sevilla FC centre-back headed in the first goal of the friendly played in Belgrade in the last test before the Olympics

Diego Carlos got his name on the scoresheet on Thursday with his first goal for Brazil in their last friendly ahead of the Olympics. Brazil, who were based in Serbia until today, played United Arab Emirates in Belgrade. The UAE went in front after Nino scored an own goal. Two ex-Sevilla players started the team at full-back: Dani Alves and Arana.

Diego Carlos got Brazil back on level terms with a strong header following a corner. Four more goals would come from Reinier, Martinelli and Mateus Cunha, who scored a brace. Brazil, in Group D, will make their debut on Thursday at 13:30 against Germany. They will then play Ivory Coast at 10:30 CEST on Sunday 25th before playing Saudi Arabia on Wednesday 28th at 10:00 CEST.