Brazil 1-0 Venezuela: Roberto Firmino slots home Gabriel Jesus’ assist as Tite’s men make it three wins from three in World Cup 2022 qualification
- Brazil now have three wins from three in the World Cup 2022 qualification stage
- Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino scored the only goal as Tite’s men beat Venezuela
- The striker slotted home after the ball was headed back inside by Gabriel Jesus
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino rediscovered form in the yellow shirt of Brazil to seal crucial victory against Venezuela and continue a flawless World Cup qualification record.
Tite’s men now have three wins from three and remain well on course to book their place in the tournament with minimal fuss.
There was almost 70 minutes on the clock when Firmino found himself in the right place at the right time, slotting home at the first time of asking inside the six-yard box to secure another three points.
Roberto Firmino slotted home on 67 minutes to give Brazil victory over Venzuela
The Liverpool forward was assisted by his Man City rival Gabriel Jesus to score the winner
The Liverpool forward made an early charge into the area as Ribeiro crossed the ball from the right wing, onto the head of Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus.
The diminutive forward hung in the air to win the header, before cushioning the ball into the path of Firmino who finished first time.
The hosts saw 74 per cent of the ball in the second half, compared to 77 per cent at the end of the first half, as Venezuela tried to contain their opponents without managing to make it much of a contest.
Brazil now climb back to the top of the qualification table, overtaking bitter rivals Argentina in the process.