Neymar, Firmino score as Brazil defeat the United States in an international friendly

- Brazil recorded a 2-0 victory of a youthful USA side

- Firmino and Neymar scored a goal apiece in the match

- Tite's men will take on El Salvador in another friendly

Brazil put their Russia 2018 World Cup disappointment behind them as they overpowered a young USA side by 2-0.

Coach Tite fielded a strong squad for the encounter with a front line of Neymar, Roberto Firmino and Douglas Costa.

An d it was the Juventus man that set up the first goal Brazil as Firmino finished off a cross from the right flank.

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The Selecao doubled the lead in controversial circumstances just before half-time, as FFabinho was fouled in the box and a soft penalty was awarded which Neymar dispatched.

It was the Paris Saint-Germain striker's 57th goal in 91 appearances for Brazil as the Samba Boys coasted to a 2-0 win.

Tite said: "It was above my expectation, it did not have brilliance at all times, but the offensive opportunities are there.

"We are getting back on top of a pain and frustration of elimination."

Brazil will take on El Salvador on Tuesday, he said: "In the second game, there will be a greater opportunity for other athletes to start. Opportunity of some, responsibility to perform for others."

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com Brazil star Neymar has reportedly asked Barcelona for a move back to Nou Camp - but the club has been unmoved with his plea.

The 26-year-old joined Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain last summer in a world-record £200million move.

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Source: Naija.ng