Neymar showed class in the lead up to Philippe Coutinho's opening goal from the edge of the box. Brazil coach Tite explained the strategy designed to make Messi feel so uncomfortable in his return after three games. Assessing Brazil's strengths, Tite said Neymar was great because he was playing box to box with the same quality. The top four teams qualify automatically for the World Cup in Russia in 2018. Under former coaches Dunga and Argentina's Gerardo Martino, Brazil and Argentina drew 1-1 in Buenos Aires in their first 2018 qualifier, with Messi also absent and Neymar having a less impressive performance.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 11, 2016 06:19 UTC