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
He opts to lay it off subtly into the path of Ryan Babel but the former Liverpool winger is less ready for it and his touch fails him.
Netherlands have the ball back anyway so it matters not.
58 mins: CHANCE! Wales 0-1 Denmark
What a bright spark this young lad, is.
David Brooks, the Bournemouth winger is making a real impact in the Premier League and the on form welshman is having a good game tonight.
He jinks his way on to his left-foot on the edge of the box, beating a few men in the process and his shot is bending, but sadly, too far away from the post.
Schmeichel seemed to think it was safe and going wide. He wasn't wrong.
Bit of argy bargy between Roberts and Stryger but the referee is quick to deal with it.
60 mins: CHANCE! Netherlands 1-0 France
Van Dijk almost doubled the Dutch lead, rising highest from a corner but his header flies narrowly over the bar.
One-way traffic still but Ronald Koeman will be hoping they add a second one sooner rather than later.
60 mins: Wales 0-1 Denmark
Lawrence is allowed room from 30 yards to unleash an effort at goal.
Sadly, his shot is easily saved by Schmeichel but it was on target and is progress.
62 mins: DOUBLE SAVE LLORIS! Netherlands 1-0 France
Dumfries has two bites at the cherry to beat Lloris after a great overlapping run and cross from Daley Blind but the Spurs stopper stood big and tall.
The first effort stopped was a powerful header but the ball fell into his path from a tight angle and he instinctively took another pop which Lloris was able to turn over for a corner.
Still waiting for France to show they're in a game here.
Netherlands 1-0 France
Double change sees Moussa Sissoko and Ousmane Dembele take the field, replacing Olivier Giroud and Blaise Matuidi.
Can the World Champions stem the Netherland attacks?
66 mins: CHANCE! Wales 0-1 Denmark
Tyler Roberts with the chance this time following Gunter's good cross on the left hand side.
The striker rises highest but it's hard to get the power and accuracy, instead seeing his effort go wide.
67 mins: PENALTY NOT GIVEN! Wales 0-1 Denmark
Hands all over Tyler Roberts, at least according to the fans anyway but no penalty given.
It's the last action of the game for the Welsh forward though, replaced by the toast of Dublin last time out, Harry Wilson.
Can he help salvage something for Wales?
68 mins: CORNER WALES!
They're building up ahead of steam now and could really do with a goal in this good spell.
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