Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar shined for the Brazilian national team in its 2022 World Cup qualifying fixture against Ecuador. In the match, Neymar scored a goal, notched an assist, and won 11 ground duels.
The assist for Neymar came after he dished off a keen pass to Richarlison, who then managed to score a tight-angle goal.
This goal opened up the scoring for Brazil, and the side did not look back as it secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador.
¡@CBF_Futebol anota primero!
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¡@richarlison97 marca o primeiro golo para Brasil!
–#Brazil scores first (finally) with a great goal by Richarlison! #CONMEBOL https://t.co/T6o22sRKVS— Fubo (@fuboTV) June 5, 2021
Overall, Neymar has now recorded an astounding 110 total goal contributions with Brazil thanks to his 65 goals and 45 assists in international play.
Neymar is also still on pace to become the Brazil national team’s all-time leading goal-scorer.
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