City duo star as Brazil continue World Cup Qualifying clean sweep
George Kelsey
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Gabriel Jesus grabbed an assist and Ederson earned a clean sheet as Brazil moved six points clear in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying with a 2-0 win away to Paraguay.
The City striker expertly plucked a lofted pass out of the air on the right inside four minutes before racing to the byline and cutting back for the onrushing Neymar.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward made no mistake at the far post, coolly slotting home to move within ten goals of Pele’s all-time record of 77.
Ederson was called into action soon after, expertly saving Omar Alderete’s ferocious drive from distance as Paraguay, sitting two points off automatic qualification, rallied after the early setback.
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June 10, 2021
Brazil’s Neymar in action with Paraguay player during their World Cup 2022 qualifying round match on Tuesday.
MONTEVIDEO: Neymar scored one goal and created the other as Brazil maintained their perfect start to World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Paraguay on Tuesday. Substitute Lucas Paqueta sealed the win deep into injury time in Asuncion as Brazil opened up a six point lead at the top of South America’s single qualifying group after a sixth win out of six. Paraguay’s first defeat saw them drop out of the automatic qualification places. Brazil got off to a quick start with less than four minutes on the clock. Gabriel Jesus, recalled to the starting line-up, crossed from the right and although Richarlison missed his attempted volley, Neymar was unmarked at the back post to bobble the ball past goalkeeper Antony Silva.