International Friendlies: Neymar strike gives Brazil 1-0 win over Japan

Neymar jr exults after scoring the winning goal against Japan during the International Friendly at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday. Image Source: Twitter

Xtra Time Web Desk: A penalty strike from Neymar helped Brazil win 1-0 over Japan in the International Friendly played at the National stadium in Tokyo on Monday. The Latin American giants had to fight for breaking the deadlock which they did in the 77th minute. Brazil was awarded a penalty after Richarlison was fouled inside the Japan box.

Neymar has now moved to within three goals of Pele’s all-time national scoring record. It was his 119th career goals in international football.

The match was played in front of a rain-soaked crowd of 63,638 fans.

Brazil’s win came off the back of their 5-1 thrashing of South Korea on Thursday as Tite’s side prepare for their assault on the World Cup in Qatar in November.