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Neymar and and Roberto Firmino scores as Brazil beat USA

Firmino gave the Selecao the lead in New Jersey after 11 minutes, the Liverpool forward finishing a low Douglas Costa cross from close range. Neymar and Roberto Firmino scored as a strong Brazil side coasted past the youthful USA in a friendly match.

Paris St-Germain striker Neymar doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Fabinho was judged to have been fouled in the box.

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Neymar’s goal was his 58th in 91 games for his country. Brazil coach Tite gave an international debut to Everton forward Richarlison, who came on as a second-half substitute.

Elsewhere, two goals from Barcelona’s Luis Suarez helped Uruguay to a 4-1 win over Mexico in Houston, Chara’s 90th-minute goal saw Colombia defeat Venezuela 2-1 in Miami and Ecuador beat Jamaica 2-0 in a match that was also staged in New Jersey.

Finally, an Argentina side without Lionel Messi easily beat Guatemala 3-0 in Los Angeles in their first game since losing 4-3 to France at the World Cup.

Source: BBC News