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
Moussa Sissoko with a vey heavy challenge on De Jong provided Memphis with the perfect chance to finish the job...
GOAL! Netherlands 2-0 France (DEPAY)
And finish the job he does IN STYLE.
The striker is in great form and it shows as he dinks the ball down the middle and Lloris flails his arms to try and retrieve the situation but he can't.
Thoroughly deserved victory for the Dutch.
74 mins: DRAMA IN LONDON! PENALTY TO BRAZIL.
Laxalt takes a swipe at Danilo and the Brazilian goes down.
Craig Pawson takes his time giving the decision but it looks to me like there's no contact on Danilo.
Regardless, up steps Neymar...
GOAL! Brazil 1-0 Uruguay (Neymar)
As cool as you like, Neymar sends Campana the wrong way and gives the Brazilians the lead.
Uruguay are furious, unsurprisingly, with Luis Suarez leading the complaints, again, unsurprisingly!
Meanwhile, back to the Nations League games...
Wales were beaten by Denmark in Cardiff in a hard fought game but Ryan Giggs ought to be happy with his side's efforts as they created enough chances, with Bale's free-kick, tipped on to the bar by Kasper Schmeichel a particular highlight.
Goals from Jorgensen and Braithwaite gave the Danes what seemed like an unassailable 2-0 lead but Bale's goal reduced the arrears and gave Wales a sniff but it was too little too late.
The victory means that Denmark win the group.
Meanwhile, the Oranje return to form with victory over World Champions France and it was much deserved.
Goals from Wijnaldum and a last minute penalty from Depay means that victory for Netherlands against already relegated Germany in the final game with see Ronald Koeman's men top the group.
As for Didier Deschamps, he ought to be very disappointed with his side who barely turned up this evening.
81 mins: CHANCE BRAZIL!
He's not everyone's cup of tea but there's no denying Neymar's ability and he swings in the most delightful of boys towards the far post where Richarlison is lurking.
The Everton winger beats Laxalt to the ball but can't sort out his feet and his volley goes wide of the goal.
What vision from Neymar, though.
85 mins: This is a friendly, by the way.
Not that you could tell from the game as Cavani becomes the SIXTH Uruguayan outfielder to go into the book so far this evening.
To be fair, Neymar made a meal of this one (as per usual, I guess).
89 mins: Free Kick Uruguay
La Celeste are still pushing for an equaliser and they're complaints for a free-kick are awarded by Pawson.
Can they find a goal?
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