BRAZIL stunned fans by bringing on third-choice keeper Weverton in the e 4-1 rout of South Korea.
The World Cup favourites have now used ALL their squad in just four matches on the way to a quarter-final against Croatia this Friday.
ReutersAlisson made way for veteran stopper Weverton late on against South Korea[/caption]
GettyWeverton came on for arguably the biggest moment of his career[/caption]
Weverton, 34, replaced Liverpool stopper Alisson 10 minutes from time, with the scoring finished.
And the pair’s embrace shows how much it meant to the Palmeiras star, who has spent all his club career in his home country.
Once supporters realised the generous reason why Brazil boss Tite had given Weverton game time, the reaction was overwhelmingly positive.
One posted: “Class from Tite” and another said: “That means every player in the Brazil squad got to play some minutes at least.”
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And with Brazil three victories from claiming their SIXTH World Cup crown, this tweet spoke for many: “If they win it, it means everyone played a part and can celebrate well. “
As more fans woke up to Tite’s touching gesture, praise continued to roll in.
One said “Oh OK makes sense now!”.
Another pointed out: “Clean sheet as well. Warra keeper” – next to a fire emoji.
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it came as Brazil conjured arguably the finest display by anyone in Qatar – and certainly the most outstanding first 45 minutes.
Vinicius Junior’s cool finish and Neymar’s penalty built a 2-0 lead within 13 minutes.
Richarlison then flicked in sublimely and West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta volleyed the fourth on 36 minutes.
South Korea sub Paik Seung-ho topped all that – for a single moment anyway – with a 30-yard consolation.
And then Weverton walked on for a cameo that was surely the highlight of his career.