The Brazilians kicked off at full strength against Japan. In addition to Neymar (PSG), Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Marquinhos (PSG) and the Real Madrid trio Eder Militao, Casemiro and Vinicius Junior were also in the base.
Thanks to his goal, Neymar is once again closer to Pele, who has found his way to the nets 77 times in his international career. Neymar is now at 74, making it inevitable that Neymar will still overtake the now 81-year-old Pelé.
Vacation
Brazil also won a friendly against South Korea 1-5 last Thursday. Even then Neymar was behind the cannon twice, each time from the penalty spot. The Brazilians can go on holiday after this international match.
The Kirin Cup is still on the program for Japan. They will meet Ghana in the semifinals on Friday. There will be a final and consolation final next Tuesday.