Neymar seals Brazil win

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Neymar’s second-half strike earned Brazil a 2-1 victory in their World Cup South American qualifying clash with Colombia in Manaus.

It could turn out to be a vital winner as it moved the hosts into second place in the group, one point behind Uruguay and above Argentina on goal difference.

Miranda gave the Selecao the perfect start with the opening goal after just 90 seconds but an own goal from Marquinhos got Colombia back into the game.

However, Philippe Coutinho teed up Neymar to hit the winner with 74 minutes on the clock.

Brazil got off to a dream start 90 seconds into the contest when Neymar’s corner was met by Miranda, who powered a header into the net past David Ospina.

Luis Muriel then headed over for …

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