Brazil beats Saudi Arabia 2-0

Riyadh

Brazil had scored 16 goals in its four previous wins against the Saudis but the home side matched the visitor, particularly in midfield, for most of the game. Brazil had the better of the first half and Jesus scored the first goal just two minutes from half-time when he ran on to an inch-perfect pass from Neymar and slotted the ball home from an angle.

Neymar was again Brazil’s best player but his team mates let him down as Saudi Arabia came into the match more in the second period. The host could not score, however, and it fell to Sandro to give the scoreline a more realistic look when he headed home Neymar’s corner in the sixth minute of stoppage-time. Saudi keeper Mohammed Al-Owais was sent off five minutes from time after VAR confirmed he handled the ball outside the box.

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