Brazil clinched their seventh consecutive victory since their 2014 World Cup humiliation as they fought back to beat France in Paris. Raphael Varane had put the home side ahead with a corner-kick header but Oscar netted the equalizer five minutes before half time. Neymar put Brazil ahead in the second half before Luiz Gustavo set the final score with a header. The result maintains Carlos Dunga's 100% record in his second spell as Brazil head coach after the Selecao were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi final.
Varane's goal was only the second Brazil had conceded in the seven games under Carlos Dunga and they did have some defending to do in the second half after Neymar's goal. Mamadou Sakho, Moussa Sissoko and Antoine Griezmann were denied by saves from goalkeeper Jefferson, while Karim Benzema put a good chance over the crossbar.
It was the first defeat for France in seven games since their World Cup quarter-final loss to Germany. The score could have been bigger but Willian's good low shot was saved by Mandanda. Brazil continue their European trip on Sunday when they face Chile in London, a side that has just suffered a surprising 2-0 friendly defeat against Iran.
Brazil are 7/1 at Bet365 to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia while France are 11/1 to get their hands on the trophy.
Shumar4life
9 years ago
Brazil showed a class on this match, and they showed to us that they overcame world cup defeat, and that they are ready for the next challenge. They have some top players like Neymar Couinho, Danillo, and some others also which could be base for the good team which one can win next Mondial in Russia. It will be fun to see...
Brazil showed a class on this match, and they showed to us that they overcame world cup defeat, and that they are ready for the next challenge. They have some top players like Neymar Couinho, Danillo, and some others also which could be base for the good team which one can win next Mondial in Russia. It will be fun to see how will they develope this team through years
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mdacic 9 years ago
Brazil play very well after World cup. They have all wins and they are ready for Copa America. This is important competition for them and I think that they are main candidates to win first place. It won't be easy because we will see also Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and a lot of other great teams but Brazil is number one....
Brazil play very well after World cup. They have all wins and they are ready for Copa America. This is important competition for them and I think that they are main candidates to win first place. It won't be easy because we will see also Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and a lot of other great teams but Brazil is number one.
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sharpe
9 years ago
It was pretty close game between those two who are really between the best sides in the world. I'm agree that Brazilians were more motivated and maybe even more lucky to win the game but it was also a good performance from the French side too who missed some good opportunities in front of the opponents goal.
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Johnajax 9 years ago
That was great match but I don't think that result is real. I think that this victory is too big and it could be maybe 1-2 for Brazil. Another reason for this result is that I think players of Brazil was motivated more than France and they care more and that is why they won but still I think that France is better than Brazil...
That was great match but I don't think that result is real. I think that this victory is too big and it could be maybe 1-2 for Brazil. Another reason for this result is that I think players of Brazil was motivated more than France and they care more and that is why they won but still I think that France is better than Brazil and if this was match in some competition score will be different.
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seculla
9 years ago
It was very good match. I had an opportunity to watch parts of it, and when France scored I've known that there will not be an easy task for them to keep that advantage. On the other side, Brazilians proved again that they are one of the best national teams in the World, they outplayed French players and scored three goals...
It was very good match. I had an opportunity to watch parts of it, and when France scored I've known that there will not be an easy task for them to keep that advantage. On the other side, Brazilians proved again that they are one of the best national teams in the World, they outplayed French players and scored three goals for a victory. I also think if they keep showing this type of football they will be next World Cup winners in 2018.
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