Their most recent triumph happened in 2004 since when they played seven times – Brazil won five encounters while two ended in a draw, including the Copa America meeting three months ago.
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A decisive performance from Gabriel Jesus, who scored twice and made another goal, gave Brazil a deserved 3-0 win over Ecuador here Thursday and helped get their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russian Federation back on track.
Jesus – who signed for English giants Manchester City from Palmeiras in August – underscored his status as one of the brightest talents in Brazilian football with two late goals as new coach Tite s reign got off to a dream start with a 3-0 victory.
Miranda will captain his country against Ecuador in a crucial World Cup qualifier, with Brazil sitting outside the Top 5 having drawn three games out of six, and often flattered to deceive.
Many predicted Brazil would struggle in the Ecuadorian capital, nestled in the Andes at 2,850m above sea level.
Neymar’s goal was his 47th for the national team, with Tite impressed with the Barcelona striker’s performance as well as the leadership he brought to the side.
However, it was actually the 61st-minute substitution of Chelsea midfielder Willian for Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho that provided the spark Brazil needed.
The 19-year-old ghosted past Ecuador’s defence before being tripped by Dominguez when through on goal.
In stoppage time the youngster added a second goal to his name with a fantastic turn on the edge of the box followed by a pin-point strike.
“We will go in search of victory and playing good football”.
The result lifted Brazil into fourth place in the 10-team South American group.
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Expect him to start next time out against Colombia on Wednesday, although if he does play the full 90, we expect Jurgen Klopp to maybe leave him out verses Leicester – as he’ll have only just travelled from the other side of the world…
