Richarlison, Neymar score found in Brazil's 2-0 win over Ecuador
05 June, 2021
Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 in an insipid World Glass qualifying tie found in Porto Alegre on Friday to maintain their ideal record and stay the surface of the South American qualifying group for Qatar 2022.
Everton forward Richarlison got the breakthrough 20 moments into the second 50 percent when goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez cannot give up his angled near-content shot.
Neymar then scored a good penalty in injury time 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 allowed to retake the kick following the referee spotted movement prior to the ball was struck.
Brazil were the better area for almost all of the match, but struggled to breakdown a plucky Ecuadoran aspect who had won 3 of their previous 4 qualifiers.
Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa, making his first international start in five years, had an objective disallowed for offside 3 minutes before half period and moments after Dominguez scooped a minimal drive from Neymar across the post.
The effect means Brazil are the surface of the 10-team South America group, with 15 points from five games, four before second-placed Argentina. Ecuador will be third with nine.
The very best four teams in the section qualify automatically for Qatar 2022 and the fifth-placed side goes into an intercontinental play-off.
Brazil's next game is against Paraguay found in Asuncion on June 8, even though Ecuador are at residence against Peru the same evening.
Source: www.thedailystar.net