Substitute Gabriel Jesus scored a late double as Brazil came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-1 despite an underwhelming performance from the Selecao in Prague on Tuesday.
Match Events
22' What a save from Alisson!
Allan does know something we don't! Schick's low free-kick - intended to go through the wall- takes a deflection and forces Alisson to drop low to his right to make the save!
37' GOAL! Czech Republic 1-0 Brazil (Pavelka)
GOAL! 1-0 CZECH REPUBLIC! A deflected pass suddenly gives Pavelka sight of goal just outside Brazil's area. He makes no mistake, burying the ball past Alisson!
49' GOAL! Czech Republic 1-1 Brazil (Firmino)
GOAL! 1-1 BRAZIL! That was an underwhelming goal. Firmino latches onto a lax backpass by Gebre Selassie who is under pressure from Richarlison and finishes from six yards out. Poor defending by the Czechs.
83' GOAL! Czech Republic 1-2 Brazil (Jesus)
GOAL! 2-1 BRAZIL! A wonderful Arthur pass leaves Neres in tons of space on the left. The winger astutely rolls the ball across to Jesus who thrashes the ball into the net.
90' GOAL! Czech Republic 1-3 Brazil (Jesus)
GOAL! 3-1 BRAZIL! The visitors seal the victory! Jesus grabs his second thanks to some lovely interplay between him, Neres and Allan. His first effort is saved but he taps the ball home on the rebound.
Match Reports
Brazil struggled for long periods against the Czech Republic but the introductions of David Neres and Gabriel Jesus proved key to their win.
Tite's team faced strong criticism after being held to a 1-1 draw by Panama in Porto on Saturday and they struggled against a Czech Republic side that went down 5-0 to England in Euro 2020 qualifying on Friday.
David Pavelka put the hosts ahead with his first international goal before half-time, but Roberto Firmino pounced on a mix-up between Theodor Gebre Selassie and Marek Suchy to equalise early in the second half.
Jesus replaced Philippe Coutinho in the 72nd minute and struck twice to help ease the pressure that seemed to be mounting on Tite ahead of a Copa America on home soil.
Line-ups
Czech Republic XI: Marek Suchy, Ondrej Celustka, F. Novák, David Pavelka, Darida, Vladimir Coufal, J. Zmrhal, Lukas Masopust, Schick, J. Pavlenka, T. Souček
Subs: M. Škoda, O. Kúdela, G.Selassie, M. Vydra, Kaderábek, Tomas Koubek, Tomas Kalas, Ondrej Kolar, Martin Frydek, Jankto, A. Král
Brazil XI: Thiago Silva, Danilo, A.Sandro, Philippe Coutinho, Allan, Alisson, Casemiro, Roberto Firmino, Marquinhos, Richarlison, Lucas Paquetá
Subs: João Miranda, Fágner, Weverton, Alex Telles, F.Anderson, Ederson Moraes, Fabinho, Arthur, Everton, Gabriel Jesus, Eder Militão, David Neres
Godwinwhizee77
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The two premier league strikers showed Coutinho and Casemiro that premier league is the best league
FreeAgent10
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It should have been Vinicius getting an assist to day but Frankie decided that Neres deserves the call up. So he just dealt with the problem
MesutPjanic
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Well what can we say but the Guardiola effect on city players who are on international duty.
Rammy-Asante
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Power of EPL, goals all scored by Liverpool and city players
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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So hold up, England managed to out 5 past Czech Republic but Brazil barely managed 3. Wtf is going on in football. Are England slowly becoming a top attacking team, feels so weird tbh. Brazil look like they need Neymar but he is too busy celebrating his sisters prolonged birthday, aka he is "injured".
montestiokah
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Well this young star is just on
wiaadep
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if u need goals called him