After the Canarinho went behind, the Barcelona forward
set up the equaliser before scoring a stunning solo effort to put his side on
their way to a comfortable victory.
Neymar was in inspired form as Brazil showed their strength
of character to come from behind to defeat Portugal 3-1 at the Gillette Arena.
The former Santos man scored once and provided an assist,
while also having a hand in Brazil's third goal, as the upcoming World Cup
hosts recovered from going 1-0 down early on.
Raul Meireles, who had hit the woodwork six minutes
earlier with a header, put Portugal in front in the 18th minute after
capitalising on a defensive mistake from Maicon.
The Roma right-back attempted to head the ball back to
his goalkeeper Julio Cesar, but Fenerbahce midfielder was quick to seize the
opportunity - with the former Chelsea
man intercepting with a touch, before tucking away the opener.
But Neymar came to the rescue, putting in the corner that
found the forehead of Thiago Silva, before dribbling into the box and tucking
away into the left-hand corner of the net to put the South Americans in front
at half-time.
Just four minutes after the break, Neymar put through
left back Maxwell, who crossed for Jo to score his third goal of the week after
a brace against Australia.
It was very crisp passing from the Brazilians, who were
putting on a show for the American fans and Jo was handed another international
goal on a plate after Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio was drawn off his line.
Meanwhile, all of Portugal's chances were being wasted by
winger Nani, who struck two free-kicks well over the crossbar and had another
two audacious shots from range that were not close to bothering Cesar.
The result sees Brazil stay unbeaten in their last three
clashes with Portugal.
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