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Neymar, Gabriel Jesus Power Brazil to Easy Friendly Win vs. Japan

A fantastic first-half display saw Brazil to a comfortable 3-1 win over Japan in Friday's friendly at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France.

Neymar netted the opener after 10 minutes from the penalty spot, and Marcelo doubled Brazil's lead with a stunning strike seven minutes later.

Gabriel Jesus made it 3-0 from close range before the break and, although Tomoaki Makino pulled one back for a much-improved Japan after half-time, Tite's side ran out easy winners.

Brazilian football writer Paulo Freitas provided both lineups ahead of kick-off:

The Selecao looked sharp from the off, with Neymar setting up Giuliano for an effort on goal in the third minute before Jesus was played in after an excellent move soon after.