BELO HORIZONTE (BRAZIL) - Neymar scored his 50th international goal as Brazil thrashed arch-rivals Argentina 3-0 in their 2018 World Cup qualifying duel here Thursday. Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho also scored as the Brazilians made a triumphant return to the Estadio Mineiro, scene of their 7-1 2014 World Cup semi-final humiliation against Germany. Brazil powered into a 2-0 lead in the first half after two wonderfully worked goals from Coutinho and Neymar. But after weathering the early pressure Brazil began to probe more effectively and on 25 minutes took the lead through Coutinho. Another clinical Brazil attack culminated with teenage star Gabriel Jesus splitting the Argentine defence with an exquisite pass that sent Neymar through on goal.

Source: Bangkok Post November 11, 2016 02:50 UTC