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The striker responded to the responsibility of being his country's poster boy by finding the net either side of half-time after Marcelo had scored an early own goal. Oscar cemented the result with a wonderful individual goal late on but the adulation at the Arena de Sao Paulo went to Barcelona's Neymar. His first goal was a low, sweeping effort that crept into the net from 25 yards. His second, 19 minutes before the end, was altogether more controversial. Archive: Neymar strike sparks Brazil at World Cup 2014 Dejan Lovren was judged to have fouled Fred in the box. Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura pointed to the spot, despite replays showing little contact had been made. Neymar converted, the ball deflecting in off the out-stretched arm of goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa, to spark scenes of celebration. It ensured a 10th consecutive win for Luiz Felipe Scolari's side but Brazil demonstrated flaws and fragilities. They did not play with the fluency or flamboyance that saw them swat aside Spain to win the Confederations Cup so emphatically last year. The moments before kick-off had been typically rousing. A passionate Brazilian crowd delivered another fervent rendition of the national anthem. Croatia were no more than an afterthought to most outside the thousand travelling fans. Neymar has scored six goals in his last four appearances for Brazil. That soon changed. From the off, Ivica Olic worked tirelessly, chasing lost causes, committing Brazilian defenders. He might have score...

Brazil and Senegal go head-to-head in the a friendly international fixture at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal. Both teams have named strong squads for the fixture but come into the game in very different positions. Brazil are yet to name a permanent head coach after the disappointing quarter-final exit to Croatia in the 2022 World Cup, and interim head coach Ramon Menezes will lead the team through this round of fixtures. Menezes also managed the talented young Brazil team at the Robert Renan for the game. Full screen Ramon Menezes' young side experienced heartbreak at the U20 World Cup. AGUSTIN MARCARIAN REUTERS Senegal boss Aliou Cissé has named a more familiar side for the game, with Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mané in the squad after a difficult first season in Germany with Bayern Munich. Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly is also in the team. What time does Brazil vs Senegal start? The game between Brazil vs Senegal will be played on Tuesday, 20 June with kick off at 4pm ET / 1pm PT. How can I watch Brazil vs Senegal? Broadcast details for Brazil vs Senegal have not yet been confirmed. As soon as the channel and streaming service is announced for the game, we’ll let you know. Follow Brazil vs Senegal live with AS USA If you want to see how this new-look Brazil side fare against Cup of Nations winners Senegal, check out our live text commentary right here on AS USA. Build up begins around an hour before kick-off with team line ups and brings you minute-by-minute cover...