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Brazil, a five-time world champion, has scored a thrilling victory despite falling behind twice. Tito’s team beat Neymar’s hat-trick 4-2 against host Peru in the World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium in Lima in Peru. With this victory, Brazil is at the top of the South American World Cup qualifiers. On the other hand, Neymar, one of the best soccer players in Brazil, became the second top scorer in the history of Brazil.
Before taking the field against Peru, Neymar was giving a new record to Jr. If he manages to score a goal, he can touch the mythical Ronaldo El Lima and if he scores two, he will be surpassed as the second highest scorer in the history of Brazil. Neymar did just that by scoring a hat-trick in the Peruvian capital, Lima.
Tito’s disciples were left behind at the start of the match in Peru. Andre Cario put the hosts ahead in the sixth minute. However, they were unable to maintain the gap for long. Neymar tied for Brazil in the 26th minute from the penalty spot.
Renato Tapia’s goal in the 59th minute, Brazil fell behind again. The five-time world champions did not allow the gap to hold for long. Richardson tied for Brazil with a pass from Roberto Firmino. And in the last moment of the game, Neymar was burned. The PSG forward scored his second goal from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute.
Despite being ahead, Peru lagged behind and became a team of 9 at the end of the match. Carlos Chacheda was sent off in the 7th minute and Carlos Zambrano in the 69th minute.
Neymar completed the hat-trick on that occasion. He scored the team’s fourth goal in the fourth minute added. With that, the Brazilian forward took another step on the road to building a great milestone. He is Brazil’s second top scorer after Ronaldo Nazario for the national team.
Neymar is the only soccer legend to have scored 6 goals in 92 games. Ronaldo has scored 72 goals in 98 games. Neymar’s goal count stood at 74. To do so, he had to play 103 games.
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