Brazil vs. Ecuador: Score, Recap and Post-Match Reaction

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Published: September 10, 2014

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Tuesday's friendly between Brazil and Ecuador took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

In an exhibition that provided fans in a big American market with a glimpse into international football, Brazil prevailed 1-0 on the strength of a goal by Willian in the 31st minute.



World Cup superstar and Barcelona prodigy Neymar chipped the ball over a gaggle of Ecuador defenders off a nifty pass from Oscar, and Willian put it in the bottom far corner to beat goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez.

ESPN's Janusz Michallik was more impressed with this showdown than some of the other high-stakes football being played around the globe:



Paulo Freitas of Sky Sports was critical of the victors despite a gritty effort in a match that didn't bear much significance in the grand scheme:



Neymar had a chance to blow the match open with a golden opportunity and vacant net in front of him during the second half. Unfortunately for the Selecao faithful, Bleacher Report UK shows that he was unable to capitalize:



Brazil advanced to the World Cup semifinals only to lose by a combined 10-1 score in the next two matches. Before Tuesday's match, Neymar told reporters that it'd take time for his side to rebound and hinted at his expanding role in the turnaround:

It's hard to change everything as we have only had one week of training and one game together so far.

We're adapting ourselves to the new coach [Dunga]. We listen to the things he asks us to do, and keep trying to improve our performances. ...

A lot of things have changed for me in recent times. I have learnt a lot of things in the past three or four years.

I think I have grown up a lot and become a professional. I have been learning so much from other senior players in the national team and at my club sides. I feel I have changed a lot.

It looks ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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