#Match Report: Neymar Scores a Record Equaling Goal as Brazil Beat Austria 3-0

Summary

Captain Neymar scored his 55th goal for Brazil in the 3-0 win over Austria on Sunday. The goal took him to a joint third with Romario as Brazil’s all time goal scorer. Only Pele and ROnaldo are now ahead of the 26 year old.

Gabriel Jesus and Coutinho were also on target meaning coach Tite’s first choice attacking trident will arrive in Russia with a lot of confidence.

Brazil will arrive in Russia as one of the most inform teams at the tournament having won all their four games in 2018 without conceding a goal. The Selecao have scored nine goals in that period. The big question is if that will be enough to propel them to the finals and maybe ensure they win a record 6th world cup title.

Match Highlights

Moments

7′ Chance for Casemiro to open the scoring with a flying shot. He really caught that one. He is lined up for a shot by Marcelo and blasts it at the side netting from around 25 yards out.13′ Penalty Appeal. Jesus goes down under a challenge very easily. He wants a penalty, the referee waves play on.18′ Neymar slips as he shoots, taking any venom out of his 20-yard effort and Linder makes a comfortable save.22′ Intelligent play from Lainer to pick out Arnautovic inside the box! But the West Ham striker doesn’t connect properly with his half-volley and he drags it wide.24′ A couple of step-overs from Coutinho creates space for a shot 25-yards out and Linder has to be at full-stretch to push it behind for a corner!37′ GOOOAAAALLLL! Austria 0-1 BRAZIL. Marcelo’s shot from distance is deflected into the path of Jesus who slots the ball into the far corner – a poacher’s finish!63′ GOOOOAAAALLLL! Austria 0-2 Brazi. Neymar latches onto Willian’s clipped pass, takes a touch, dances past a defender before sliding the ball beyond Lindner and into the bottom corner.69′ GOAAAAALLLLL! Austria 0-3 Brazil. Coutinho is released down the left by his former Liverpool team mate Firmino, races towards goal and curls it into the far corner.