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Brazil vs Argentina: Miranda's injury-time header hands Tite's side victory against South American rivals

Re-live all the action from the King Abdullah Sports City stadium

Michael Jones
Tuesday 16 October 2018 21:34 BST
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Neymar will grace the Emirates this evening
Neymar will grace the Emirates this evening (REUTERS)

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Miranda snatched a stoppage time victory for Brazil against Argentina on a sweltering night in Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

The experienced Inter Milan centre-back angled his header into the net at the near post from a corner to secure victory from what was otherwise a relatively drear affair.

Brazil fielded a strong line-up including Neymar, Phillipe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino yet they failed to take flight against an Argentinian team deprived of its artillery - Lionel Mesi, Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria all missing out on the final leg in the country's Middle Eastern expedition.

Despite the defeat, Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's interim manager, may be the happier of the two managers after his team's gritty performance against a fuller-strength side. Perhaps, Argentina's national team are finally emerging from their protracted dark spell.

Relive all the action below:

What time does it start?

Brazil vs Argentina starts at 7:00pm BST at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 16 October.

Where can I watch it?

FreeSports TV will be showing live coverage on Freeview channel 95, Sky 422 and BT 95. The Independent's dedicated live blog will also keep you up to date.

What are the teams?

Brazil squad: Alisson, Phelipe, Ederson; Danilo, Miranda, Militao, Sandro, Pablo, Marquinhos, Fabinho, Luis; Casemiro, R. Augusto, Coutinho, Arthur, Walace, Fred; Richarlison, Jesus, Neymar, Malcom, Firmino, Lucas.

Argentina squad: Romero, Herrera, Rulli; Kannemann, Tagliafico, Bustos, Pezzella, Acuna, Funes Mori, Otamendi, Saravia, Foyth; Paredes, Pereyra, Meza, Ascacibar, Battaglia, Salvio, Lo Celso, Cervi, Vazquez, De Paul; Icardi, Correa, Simeone, Dybala, Martinez.

Odds

Brazil to win: 4/7

Argentina to win: 5/1

Draw: 5/2

Prediction

Brazil 2-1 Argentina

90 mins: Brazil 0 - 0 Argentina

Due to drinks breaks and copious yellow cards we have 4 added minutes. Richarlison whips a low cross into the box and Otamendi kicks it just past his own goalpost  

Michael Jones16 October 2018 20:55

92 mins: Brazil 1 - 0 Argentina - Miranda

One last chance for Brazil, they've won a corner. Neymar delivers and Miranda heads it home!

Michael Jones16 October 2018 20:57

96 mins: Brazil 1 - 0 Argentina

Brazil nick it in the dying minutes of a rather dull contest, Neymar delivering a pin-perfect cross onto the head of Miranda and the Superclasico championship will be making it's way to Brazil!

Michael Jones16 October 2018 21:01

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