Tag: Douglas

  • Brazil 1-1 Paraguay: Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties

    Brazil 1-1 Paraguay: Paraguay win 4-3 on penalties

    Embed from Getty Images Paraguay shocked many as they squeezed past Brazil on penalties in the last quarter-final of Copa America 2015.   Canarinho took the lead in the opening 15 minutes. A flowing Brazilian move saw Dani Alves swing a low ball into the box that was pounced on by former AC Milan forward…

  • Brazil 2-1 Peru: Late Douglas goal denies gutsy Incas

    Brazil 2-1 Peru: Late Douglas goal denies gutsy Incas

    Embed from Getty Images Brazil fell behind early on but eventually managed to pick off plucky Peru in Temuco.  Los Incas took a shock lead after just three minutes as a hopeful ball over the top wasn’t dealt with by David Luiz, who poked the ball to an unwilling Jefferson. The Brazilian goalkeeper then lazily…

  • Barcelona confirm Douglas deal

    Barcelona confirm Douglas deal

    Barcelona have agreed a transfer fee with Sao Paulo for Douglas, which will see him arrive at the Camp Nou this summer. Brazilian club Sao Paulo announced last week that the right-back had been in deep negotiations with the Catalan club and it has now been confirmed by Barca themselves that the 24-year-old will join…