Brazil 2 Colombia 1: Neymar levels great Zico on Brazil’s all-time list after firing Tite’s side to victory in World Cup qualifier

The Barcelona ace netted in the 74th minute with a low effort as Brazil made it two wins out of two under their new boss

James Orr

Published: 8:04, 7 Sep 2016
Updated: 10:59, 7 Sep 2016

NEYMAR fired Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Colombia last night.

The Barcelona ace netted in the 74th minute with a low effort in the World Cup qualifier.

Neymar celebrates his 74th-minute strike against ColombiaCredit: Reuters

Neymar levelled with Zico on Brazil's all-time scoring listCredit: EFE

The 24-year-old has now scored 48 goals in 72 international appearances, levelling the great Zico on Brazil's all-time scoring list.

Neymar is embraced by coach Tite after his goalCredit: EFE

Joao Miranda had put the Brazilians ahead in the second minute, before a Marquinhos own goal levelled it for Colombia.

Neymar fires home the low strike in the 74th minuteCredit: Reuters

Neymar then stepped up with 16 minutes remaining after receiving a pass from Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho.

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