Mar 23, 2017 9:07:56 PM
In Thursday's top-of-the-table clash, Brazil came out on top thanks to three goals from midfielder Paulinho.
Paulinho scored an unlikely hat-trick and Neymar starred as Brazil extended their winning run and lead atop the World Cup qualifying standings with a 4-1 victory over Uruguay.
In Thursday's top-of-the-table clash in Montevideo, Brazil came out on top in style thanks to a hat-trick from former Tottenham midfielder Paulinho and Neymar's delicious lob.
Edinson Cavani opened the scoring with a ninth-minute penalty - his 40th international goal - but Paulinho restored parity via a stunning long-range strike 10 minutes later before giving Brazil the lead seven minutes into the second half.