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Uruguay vs. Brazil: Score and Reaction for World Cup 2018 Qualifying

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In a matchup of the top two teams in the CONMEBOL table, Brazil overcame an early deficit to earn a 4-1 win over Uruguay.

The victory put the squad one step closer to qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Paulinho was the star of the day with a hat trick for the Selecao, an impressive feat considering he had just six career international goals coming into the day.

Will Tidey of Bleacher Report UK assessed the player's situation:

Neymar added one goal and one assist in the win. Edinson Cavani was responsible for the only score for Uruguay, which came off a penalty kick in the early going.