Global News – UA – Brazil vs Bolivia – Football Match Report – October 9, 2020 – ESPN

Brazil kicked off their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 win over Bolivia in Sao Paulo on Friday

Marquinhos opened the scoring before Roberto Firmino scored twice Brazil had four leads thanks to home side goal of Jose Maria Carrasco and Philippe Coutinho made five

Speaking after the match, Brazilian captain Casemiro said his team deserved praise for their impressive performance

« Without a doubt we have to stress the fact that we took this seriously, » said the Real Madrid midfielder « At no time did we try funny things, we were always respectful

« It’s football, if you get the chance try to score more We took this game 100% seriously »

Although he didn’t put his name on the scoresheet, Neymar – who had been a doubt for the game – produced dazzling skills throughout

Everton and Marquinhos both missed golden chances in the first three minutes, but Marquinhos finally broke the deadlock with a header after 16 minutes

Firmino then added goals on either side of the half before Coutinho de Carrasco completed what was the perfect start for the home side

The result takes Brazil to the top of the South American qualifying group after just one game, ahead of Colombia, who beat Venezuela 3-0; Uruguay, who needed a controversial late goal to beat Chile 2-1 on Thursday; and Argentina, who beat Ecuador thanks to a penalty from Lionel Messi

Brazil now travel to Lima to face Peru on Tuesday, but Casemiro has warned his latest triumph will count for nothing against the fit Peruvians

« I think there is always room for improvement, what is important is to get used to playing together », he added

« We will adapt better as we play more games This is what matters We deserve our congratulations today We were always looking for goals »

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