It’s definitely not the best moment for Vinícius Jr., who was “stripped” of the Ballon d'Or and has now missed a crucial penalty for Brazil.

Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha's opener for the dominant visitors in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Brazil and Venezuela drew 1-1 in a high-paced South American World Cup qualifier. Substitute Telasco Segovia scored to cancel out Raphinha's opener. Rafael Romo saved Vinicius Jr's penalty, maintaining the draw.

Vinicius Júnior missed a second-half penalty as Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela on Thursday, leaving the Real Madrid star still without a goal in World Cup qualifying. Vinicius Júnior had the chance to score a potential winner after he earned the penalty in the 67th minute but his low spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Rafael Romo and the Brazil forward then shot wide from the rebound.

Vinicius Jr's Brazilian disappointment continued Thursday night, as the Real Madrid winger endured another forgettable showing in the Selecao's 1-1 draw with Venezuela in Conmebol World Cup qualifying.