Neymar's penalty settles first ever match between Brazil and Uruguay outside South America

Neymar in action for Brazil (AP)

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.

Neymar will grace the Emirates this evening (REUTERS)

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

Cavani is due to feature against Brazil (REUTERS)

Odds…

Brazil to win: 13/25

Uruguay to win: 24/5

Draw: 33/10

Prediction...

Brazil 2-1 Uruguay

[16 November 2018 21:28 · Nathan Jacobs]

84 mins: IT'S ALL BOILING OVER! 

A poor challenge from Dolberg leaves Ampadu in a mess by the hoardings and the Welsh boys are not happy with the tackle. 

The referee rushes over to give the yellow card and try and calm the situation. 

The free-kick comes to nothing. 

[16 November 2018 21:29 · Nathan Jacobs]

Netherlands 1-0 France

Promes comes on for Bergwijn. 

[16 November 2018 21:30 · Nathan Jacobs]

86 mins: Wales 0-1 Denmark 

Ampadu decides to take the law into his own hands by giving one back to Dolberg and polaxing him in the back. 

A yellow card for the youngster.

[16 November 2018 21:31 · Nathan Jacobs]

GOAL! WALES 0-2 DENMARK (BRAITHWAITE)

Boos ring around the Cardiff City stadium but Denmark have finally put this game to bed and the Middlesbrough striker has got the goal that his performance deserves. 

[16 November 2018 21:32 · Nathan Jacobs]

The goal comes from a throw-in and comes to Braithwaite in the box but Ampadu isn't tight enough to him but credit to Braithwaite who's goal is superb. 

He turns on a sixpence and smashes it beyond Hennessey. 

Fabulous. 

[16 November 2018 21:34 · Nathan Jacobs]

89 mins: GOAL! WALES 1-2 DENMARK (BALE)

Well, would you believe it? 

Ashley Williams pings the ball 40 yards through the midfield and defence and Bale latches on to it, rounds Kasper Schmeichel and  slots it away. Wales breathe again. 

5 minutes of additional time. 

[16 November 2018 21:35 · Nathan Jacobs]

90+2 mins: FREE KICK WALES 

The Danish defenders are furious but it's another dangerous position for Wales to send in a ball, about 35 yards out. 

[16 November 2018 21:35 · Nathan Jacobs]

Comes to nothing.

[16 November 2018 21:37 · Nathan Jacobs]

90+3 mins: Lloris saves again! 

Netherlands just cannot put this game to bed as the substitute De Jong forces the Spurs stopper into another fingertip save. 

They're surely going to win now. 

[16 November 2018 21:37 · Nathan Jacobs]

Mere minutes left in both games. 

Can France or Wales find the all important goal?