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Brazil play their last friendly match against Egypt
Brazil defeated Panamanians 6-2 in a friendly at Rio de Janeiro’s famous Maracana Stadium as part of the five-time world champions’ preparations for the World Cup finals, which begin in a few days in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
And he missed Neymarmatch as he is suffering from a calf muscle injury and is doubtful for Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13.
Neymar continued the match at the Maracana Stadium, where the crowd chanted his name, especially during the warm-up when he joined his teammates on the pitch.
Vinicius Junior gave the home side the lead in the first minute after a pass from captain Casemiro, who slotted into the net.
Brazil netted a surprise goal in a friendly fire after Michael Moreau’s free-kick beat winger Mateusz Cunha (13th minute).
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Casemiro restored the lead for the yellow shirts after heading in Vinicius’ cross in the 38th minute.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti made changes after returning from the break, replacing his entire starting line-up except for Leo Pereira at the start of the second half.
The Brazilians kept up the pressure on Panama and scored three goals in 10 minutes, which young Ryan started, after the 19-year-old, who plays for Bournemouth, took advantage of a wrong pass from Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera on the right flank and calmly slotted the ball into an empty net (52nd minute).
Lucas Paqueta scored the fourth with a shot from the edge of the box (59th minute) and Igor Thiago put Brazil ahead after goalkeeper Mosquera fouled him in the box, prompting the referee to award a successful penalty (62nd minute).
Danilo capped off a goal-fest for Brazil after he received Paqueta’s cross in the box, then dribbled past Panama’s defense and slotted the ball into the net (80th minute).
Panama scored the difference in the 83rd minute when Carlos Harvey fired a shot into the net.
Brazil play their final friendly against Egypt next Saturday before opening their World Cup Group C journey against Morocco, then Haiti and Scotland.
