SAO PAULO Amid a possible player revolt, Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 on Friday to win its fifth consecutive match in South American World Cup qualifying. It now leads the round-robin tournament with 15 points, four ahead of second-place Argentina. It appears all but certain that Brazil will qualify for four direct spots for Qatar…
Brazil maintain perfect qualifying start
Star forward Neymar scores from retaken penalty to help side beat Ecuador 2-0
AFP
June 05, 2021
PORTO ALEGRE:
Star forward Neymar scored a retaken penalty as Brazil maintained their perfect start to South American World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Friday.
Richarlison had given Brazil the lead on 64 minutes and Neymar sealed the win deep into injury time, but only after another VAR farce.
Referee Alexis Herrera initially gave a free-kick against Gabriel Jesus after contact between him and Angelo Preciado in the Ecuador area five minutes from time.
But after an interminable four-minute VAR review, he changed his mind and awarded a penalty.
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Brazil maintain perfect WC qualifying start
Brazilian forward Neymar (R) celebrates with team-mate Lucas Paqueta after scoring against Ecuador from the penalty spot during their FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Pinheiro Borda stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil on Friday. AFP photo
Star forward Neymar scored a retaken penalty as Brazil maintained their perfect start to South American World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Friday.
Richarlison had given Brazil the lead on 64 minutes and Neymar sealed the win deep into injury time, but only after another VAR farce.
Referee Alexis Herrera initially gave a free-kick against Gabriel Jesus after contact between him and Angelo Preciado in the Ecuador area five minutes from time.
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina and Chile’s football coaches on Wednesday hit out at the decision to play the Copa America in coronavirus-wracked Brazil, as they prepare for a World Cup qualifier.