Hosts Brazil scored three second-half goals en route to a 4-0 victory over Peru in their Copa America Group A match on Thursday.
Juventus left-back Alex Sandro opened the scoring in the 12th minute at Rio’s Olympic stadium by stabbing home from close range after a Gabriel Jesus cross.
Neymar was initially awarded a penalty just after the hour mark when he appeared to be tripped by Renato Tapia. But the decision was overturned by the video assistant referee, who ruled that contact by the Peru midfielder was involuntary, reports Xinhua news agency.
Brazil’s No. 10 responded with a superb piece of skill five minutes later when he deftly controlled a Fred pass before evading his marker and rifling a low 20-yard shot past goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
Netherlands see off Austria to reach Euro 2020 last 16
The Netherlands reached the Euro 2020 last 16 from Group C with one game to spare after beating uninspired Austria 2-0 on the goals from Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries at the Johan Cruyff Arena here.
The Dutch side didn’t need long to kick off things on home soil as Austria defender David Alaba fouled Dumfries inside the box, allowing Depay to make it 1-0 following a penalty, reports Xinhua news agency.
Austria had their hands full keeping the Netherlands at bay. Depay missed the target though from a tight angle but rattled the outside of the netting to send a warning in the 24th minute.
Four minutes later, Franco Foda’s men showed a vital sign with a quick combination through the lines but for all that Christoph Baumgartner’s shot on target got blocked by Matthijs de Ligt.
The hosts created a few more opportunities in the closing stages of the first half but failed to extend the lead as neither Depay nor Georginio Wijnaldum was able to make it two despite promising chances.
Austria came out strong after the interval while the Dutch defended deep and cleared their lines with long balls out of their territory.
However, Austria weren’t able to find a gap in the host’s rock-solid defence and got punished in the 67th minute when Doynell Malen, who was fielded three minutes earlier, raced down the left wing before crossing the ball to the far post where Dumfries poked home into the empty goal.
Austria tried to hit back but the Netherlands’ defence stood firm to keep a clean sheet.
