Brasilia: Neymar scored a goal and provided an assist as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win over Venezuela in their Copa America opener here.
The hosts took the lead in the 23rd minute when Richarlison's angled header from a Neymar corner fell into the path of Marquinhos, who poked an improvised shot through the legs of Yohan Cumana.
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Venezuela, severely depleted after eight members of their squad tested positive for Covid-19, deployed a five-man defence. But Brazil added a second goal in the 64th minute when Neymar converted from the penalty spot after Cumana brought down Danilo on Sunday, reports a media outlet.