Dunga's squad took a comfortable 2-0 win over Mexico as the sides tuned up for the Copa America.
SAO PAULO — Brazil was able to enjoy a happy homecoming Sunday after first-half goals from Philippe Coutinho and Diego Tardelli gave the team a 2-0 victory over Mexico. Dunga led his side into its first match on home soil since last year’s World Cup without stalwarts Neymar, Luiz Gustavo, and Oscar, but their deputies did the coach proud as the Selecao cruised to their ninth consecutive victory.
There were concerns that Brazil would encounter a hostile crowd in Sao Paulo, but the team won over the locals with a solid performance, receiving a warm welcome at Allianz Parque as the fans celebrated victory by chanting Dunga’s name.