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Neymar, Roberto Firmino On Target As Brazil Cruise Against United States Neymar was handed the captain's armband by manager Tite for this game. Neymar and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil cruised to a 2-0 friendly victory over an inexperienced United States here Friday. Brazil, playing their first international since a disappointing FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinal exit, were in complete control throughout a low-key encounter at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The South American giants had won their previous 10 games against the United States, whose lone victory came way back in 1998. There was never much doubt that Brazil would extend their winning record to 11 consecutive wins as they dominated throughout against an American team who are rebuilding after their shock failure to qualify for the Russia World Cup.
Brazil glided through a one-sided first half, with the hosts paying the price for repeatedly squandering possession cheaply. The opening goal came after 11 minutes, when Juventus winger Douglas Costa found himself in space on the right flank. Neymar, who was handed the captain's armband by manager Tite for this game, is now only five goals away from surpassing Ronaldo in second place on Brazil's all-time scoring charts. Ronaldo has 62 goals, while Pele tops the charts with 77.
Brazil's sense of superiority was underscored by the fact that Brazil goalkeeper Alisson was not required to make a save until the 71st minute, turning around a low shot from Trapp. US coach Dave Sarachan, who has spent nearly a year as the team's caretaker boss following the exit of Bruce Arena after the World Cup debacle, admitted his team had paid the price for ceding possession too cheaply.
"We played one of the best teams in the world," Sarachan said. "We were a little nervy. Probably should have done a little better with the ball, but that's why you play these games. "It wasn't going to be an easy night when you play a team like Brazil."
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