Neymar scores as Brazil beat Bolivia in World Cup qualifier

TIL Desk Sports/ Neymar scored one goal and set up two more as Brazil turned on the style with a 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia in South America’s 2018 World Cup qualifying competition on Thursday. Barcelona superstar Neymar’s 49th international goal in his 73rd appearance took him one clear of Zico on Brazil’s all-time topscorer’s list.

Still only 24, Neymar should reach Pele’s all-time record of 77 goals from 91 games with something to spare if he continues to score at his present rate. The Brazilian talisman was eventually substituted midway through the second half at the Estadio das Dunas in Natal, leaving the field to a loud ovation for his role in another impressive Brazilian win.

Brazil’s victory left them comfortably on course to secure their place at the 2018 finals in Russia. The Brazilians are now second in the standings with 18 points from nine games. It was also a third consecutive victory from three games for new manager Tite, who was appointed after the sacking of Dunga in June.