Richarlison struck twice as Brazil showcased their World Cup credentials by putting on an attacking masterclass in a 3-0 victory over Ghana in Friday’s friendly in Le Havre. Watch the highlights here.
Marquinhos headed Brazil in front from a corner and Richarlison doubled the lead before the half hour. The Tottenham Hotspur striker nodded in a third on 40 minutes.
Richarlison blazed over from Lucas Paqueta’s cutback, the new West Ham signing also fizzing a shot just past the post.
Brazil were soon in front, though, as Marquinhos powered in from Raphinha’s inswinging corner in the ninth minute.
Raphinha should have scored himself when Vinicius’ audacious cross with the outside of his right boot picked the Barcelona man out at the far post.
Neymar created Brazil’s second goal with a simple but brilliant assist.
He allowed Thiago Silva’s pass to run beyond him before rolling it towards Richarlison, who swept a first-time shot low into the corner of Joseph Wollacott’s goal.
The PSG star was again the provider as Brazil increased their advantage, whipping in a free kick that Richarlison glanced home at the near post.
Ghana barely avoided conceding a fourth before the break when Neymar teed up Paqueta, whose effort was saved by Wollacott before Raphinha’s follow-up was blocked.
Neymar nearly capped another sparkling performance with a goal of his own, but shot weakly at Wollacott after a mesmerising run. He remains three shy of Pele’s national team record of 77 goals.
Atletico Madrid’s Cunha was denied a first Brazil goal in the closing minutes by a desperation goalline block after Wollacott parried Rodrygo’s attempt.
Brazil take on Tunisia in their final pre-World Cup tune-up at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday, while Ghana head to Spain to face Nicaragua.
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