World Cup qualifier: Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 amid crisis off the pitch
Updated On: 05 June, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai | AP
But a crisis looms over the team since its country was appointed as host of Copa America. Players suggested on Friday that they are not willing to play the tournament at home because the Covid-19 pandemic continues to kill thousands of Brazilians per day
Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring a penalty against Ecuador during their South American qualification football match in for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Photo: AFP
Amid a possible player revolt, Brazil defeated Ecuador 2-0 to win its fifth consecutive match in South American World Cup qualifying.
It now leads the round-robin tournament with 15 points, four ahead of second-place Argentina. It appears all but certain that Brazil will qualify for four direct spots for Qatar 2022.
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