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Neymar strikes as Brazil win 1-0

<p>With Neymar back in their ranks and scoring the only goal, Brazil gave Dunga a winning start in his second spell in charge -- although a 1-0 friendly success over Colombia left media unimpressed</p>

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Neymar of Brazil celebrates a goal during an International Soccer friendly against Colombia at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Pic/AFP

Neymar of Brazil celebrates a goal during an International Soccer friendly against Colombia at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Pic/AFP

Rio de Janeiro: With Neymar back in their ranks and scoring the only goal, Brazil gave Dunga a winning start in his second spell in charge -- although a 1-0 friendly success over Colombia left media unimpressed.

Neymar of Brazil celebrates a goal during an International Soccer friendly against Colombia at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens,  Florida. Pic/AFP
Neymar of Brazil celebrates a goal during an International Soccer friendly against Colombia at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Pic/AFP

Fielding seven of the side whipped 7-1 by Germany in their World Cup semi-final almost two months ago, Dunga could point to a win and a clean sheet as positives to take from Friday's encounter in Miami, but observers back home were critical. There was "little samba or salsa," with the match only remarkable for "the same old song-- the talent of Neymar," complained sports daily Lance.

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