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Brazil captain Neymar pleased with stern Uruguay test

Brazil's 1-0 victory over Uruguay at Emirates Stadium on Friday was far from convincing, but Neymar was pleased to have faced a stern test.

The Selecao's schedule since the World Cup has included routine victories over United States, El Salvador and Saudi Arabia, with their first real challenge being a narrow win over an Argentina side without Lionel Messi.

Neymar came in for some tough treatment from Oscar Tabarez's dogged team in north London, but they could not stop him being the match winner as he slotted home a 76th-minute penalty.

The PSG star also became Brazil's 10th-most capped player of all time during the match.