Neymar, Paqueta score in Brazil’s win over Paraguay

Neymar, Paqueta score in Brazil’s win over Paraguay


Neymar (right) celebrates with teammate Richarlison after scoring his side’s opening goal. (AP pic)

ASUNCION: An early goal from Neymar and a late second from Lucas Paqueta gave Brazil a 2-0 win against Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier in Asuncion on Tuesday, giving them a sixth straight victory in South America’s preliminaries.

Brazil had not beaten Paraguay away from home since 1985 but that record looked in danger as early as the third minute when Neymar controlled an awkward cross from Gabriel Jesus and side-footed home from eight meters out.

The Paris St Germain striker came into this match with four goals and three assists in their five qualifying games so far, the best haul in the tournament, and the goal was his 66th in 105 games for Brazil.

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