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Friendlies: Brazil hammers Russia 3-0 ahead of World Cup


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Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win at World Cup host Russia on Friday in an international friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium.

Russia will need to fortify their team before the real battle begins.

Barcelona stars Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho were on the score sheet as Brazil enjoyed a cruise control playing without injured Neymar who is being tipped to bounce back from injury before the world cup begins.


The Brazilians worked hard to break down Russia's deep defense before three goals in 13 minutes early in the second half.

Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev parried Thiago Silva's 53rd-minute shot into the path of Miranda, who scored from close range.


Philippe Coutinho made it 2-0 from the penalty spot nine minutes later, and Paulinho added Brazil's third in the 66th with a header off Willian's cross.

Less than three months before the World Cup opens at Luzhniki stadium, the defeat highlighted Russia's vulnerability at the back.



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