Neymar's penalty settles first ever match between Brazil and Uruguay outside South America
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Neymar netted a controversial penalty to secure Brazil a hard-fought win against Uruguay in a friendly that was anything but on a dank night in London.
Arsenal's Emirates Stadium played host to the 76th meeting of these South American adversaries as they continued their build-up to next summer's Copa America.
Brazil are favourites to lift the trophy on home turf and Tite's men continued their impressive preparations with a narrow 1-0 victory through Neymar's late penalty.
This was a friendly in name only as referee Craig Pawson handed out eight bookings on a night when Uruguay's players were furious with the decision to give the Selecao a spot-kick after Diego Laxalt was adjudged to have fouled Manchester City's Danilo.
It looked harsh and added to a feisty occasion in which Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker had to be alert between the sticks for Brazil. PA
MATCH PREVIEW
What time does it start?
Brazil vs Uruguay kicks off at 8pm.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on ITV 4 from 7:40pm. Viewers can also watch the match online via the ITV Hub.
Player to watch…
Neymar: The Brazil captain stated that he is willing to act as a mentor to Everton forward Richarlison but the Paris Saint-Germain forward also needs to address his own form, having not scored from open play for his country since their last-16 tie with Mexico in the World Cup in Russia. While his teammates this evening will have less international experience than usual, Neymar’s role will be of great importance if Brazil are to emerge victorious.
Form guide…
Brazil: WLWWWW
Uruguay: WWLWLL
Odds…
Brazil to win: 13/25
Uruguay to win: 24/5
Draw: 33/10
Prediction...
Brazil 2-1 Uruguay
9 mins Wales 0-0 Denmark GOOD SAVE!
Kasper Schmeichel with a good save from Gareth Bale's long range shot.
It's a save you'd expect him to make but it was still good.
10 mins: CHANCE WALES!
James Chester must score!
David Brooks checks back on to his left foot on the right hand side of the Denmark penalty area and chips in a delightful ball into the box.
The Aston Villa centre-half rises well to meet the ball and for all the world, you think he's guiding his header into the goal but instead, the ball flashes slightly wide.
12 mins: CHANCE NETHERLANDS!
Ryan Babel does really well to flick an over-the-top ball back into the path of Memphis Depay who takes a touch and fires towards goal.
Like the Netherlands' other good chance of the evening, it's right down the throat of Huge Lloris who deals with the danger.
Brazil and Uruguay take to the field to do their National Anthems and kick off at a busy looking Emirates Stadium.
15 mins: Corner Wales!
Good work from Lawrence as he cuts inside, takes a shot which looks goalbound but is deflected over for a corner.
Wales certainly posing a threat of their own, now.
17 mins: Wales 0-0 Denmark
End to end game in Cardiff as Braithwaite drills a cross which Chester clears for a Denmark corner.
What can the Danes conjure?
22 mins: The early bright starts in both 19:45 kick offs has slowed a touch with both happy to keep the scores at 0-0 at the moment and get a feel for each other.
Brazil and Uruguay are only getting kicked off now. Never before have these two sides met in London, never even in Europe so no matter what happens this evening, it won't have been seen on these shores before.
25 mins: Wales 0-0 Denmark
Strange one from Hennessey as the crossed ball was sailing away with no danger but he gets a fingertip on it and the ball goes out for a corner.
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