Richarlison, Neymar score found in Brazil's 2-0 make an impression on Ecuador
Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 within an insipid World Cup qualifying tie in Porto Alegre on Friday to maintain their good record and stay the surface of the South American qualifying group for Qatar 2022.
Everton forward Richarlison got the breakthrough 20 mins into the second 50 % when goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez could not end his angled near-post shot.
Neymar then scored a good penalty in injury period after Gabriel Jesus was first brought straight down and the referee pointed to the spot after consulting the Video recording Assistant Referee (VAR).
The Paris St Germain striker saw his first attempt saved but was permitted to retake the kick following the referee spotted movement before the ball was struck.
Brazil were the better area for the majority of the match, but struggled to break down a plucky Ecuadoran aspect who had won 3 of their previous 4 qualifiers.
Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa, building his first international begin in five years, had an objective disallowed for offside three minutes before half time and moments after Dominguez scooped a low drive from Neymar round the post.
The effect means Brazil are the surface of the 10-team South America group, with 15 points from five games, four ahead of second-placed Argentina. Ecuador will be third with nine.
The top four teams in the section qualify automatically for Qatar 2022 and the fifth-placed side goes into an intercontinental play-off.
Brazil's next video game is against Paraguay found in Asuncion on June 8, even while Ecuador are at home against Peru the same day.
Source: www.daily-sun.com
