Brazil maintain perfect WC qualifying start
Brazilian forward Neymar (R) celebrates with team-mate Lucas Paqueta after scoring against Ecuador from the penalty spot during their FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Pinheiro Borda stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil on Friday. AFP photo
Star forward Neymar scored a retaken penalty as Brazil maintained their perfect start to South American World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Friday.
Richarlison had given Brazil the lead on 64 minutes and Neymar sealed the win deep into injury time, but only after another VAR farce.
Referee Alexis Herrera initially gave a free-kick against Gabriel Jesus after contact between him and Angelo Preciado in the Ecuador area five minutes from time.