BRAZIL CONTINUED THEIR 100 per cent record in Dunga’s second spell in charge as they came from behind to beat France 3-1.
The visitors went into the game at the Stade de France having won six from six under Dunga following their humiliating semi-final exit at last year’s World Cup on home soil.
And Brazil produced another demonstration of their progress with a resilient performance against a France side who had not suffered defeat since their World Cup elimination at the quarter-final stage.
With the heroes of France’s 3-0 win over Brazil at the 1998 World Cup final at the same venue watching from the stands, Didier Deschamps – the man who lifted the trophy that day – saw his team take a 21st-minute lead through Raphael Varane.
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The Real Madrid defender produced a header reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane’s opening goal in that famous showdown to put France ahead, only to be pegged back as Oscar equalised from close range in the 40th minute.
Barcelona forward Neymar lashed home Brazil’s second at the near post 12 minutes after the break, with Luiz Gustavo then converting from Willian’s corner to make sure of triumph for the South Americans.
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Neymar lashes one past France in repeat of the '98 World Cup final
BRAZIL CONTINUED THEIR 100 per cent record in Dunga’s second spell in charge as they came from behind to beat France 3-1.
The visitors went into the game at the Stade de France having won six from six under Dunga following their humiliating semi-final exit at last year’s World Cup on home soil.
And Brazil produced another demonstration of their progress with a resilient performance against a France side who had not suffered defeat since their World Cup elimination at the quarter-final stage.
With the heroes of France’s 3-0 win over Brazil at the 1998 World Cup final at the same venue watching from the stands, Didier Deschamps – the man who lifted the trophy that day – saw his team take a 21st-minute lead through Raphael Varane.
The Real Madrid defender produced a header reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane’s opening goal in that famous showdown to put France ahead, only to be pegged back as Oscar equalised from close range in the 40th minute.
Barcelona forward Neymar lashed home Brazil’s second at the near post 12 minutes after the break, with Luiz Gustavo then converting from Willian’s corner to make sure of triumph for the South Americans.
https://vine.co/v/O3pP3V6vHPM
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