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 The Barcelona striker came on at half time with his side ahead 1-0
quickly doubling their lead with a penalty then grabbed his 46th
international goal in 67 international appearances a few minutes
later.
Playing at the Foxborough home of the New England Patriots NFL team,
Brazil took the lead after eight minutes thanks to Hulk, the Zenit
St. Petersburg striker who was recalled to the squad this month
after a year out in the cold.
Willian whipped over a cross that came back off the upright and Hulk
was on hand eight meters out to fire home his second goal in two
games.
Brazil caused the U.S. all sorts of problems on the wings, with
Marcelo forcing Brad Guzan into two good saves from the left and
Willian turning one of his best ever international performances on
the right.
However, they needed the brilliance of substitute Neymar to get a
second goal.
The Barcelona striker was fouled in the box by Geoff Cameron after
49 minutes and he stroked home the spot kick.
Another two substitutes combined with some lovely football to get
Brazil's third in the 63rd minute.
Paris St. Germain's Lucas Moura dribbled down the left wing and his
through ball was controlled by debutant Rafinha, whose back heel
bamboozled the U.S. defense and gave him just enough space to flick
the ball past Guzman.
Neymar made it 4-0 three minutes later when he managed to evade a
clutch of defenders inside the box and slip the ball home from 10
meters out.
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Danny Williams fired home a consolation goal for the U.S. from
long-range in the final minute.
The victory was Brazil's 15th win over the U.S. in 16 encounters and
was their last match before they kick off their World Cup qualifying
campaign away to Copa America winners Chile on Oct 8.
They then face Venezuela at home five days later but are likely to
be without Neymar who is suspended for both games.
The next match for the U.S. is the Oct. 10 play off against Mexico
to decide which of the teams will represent the CONCACAF region in
the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia.
(Writing by Andrew Downie; Editing by Julian Linden)
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