adminPARIS. – Brazil coach Dunga was delighted with the character shown by his side as they came from behind to beat France 3-1 in an international friendly soccer match in Paris on Thursday to continue their impressive post-World Cup form. The Selecao recovered from falling behind to a Raphael Varane header in the first half at the Stade de France to equalise through Oscar just prior to half-time, before goals from captain Neymar and Luiz Gustavo in the second period secured the victory.
Brazil have now won seven consecutive friendly matches since Dunga was appointed as coach for a second time last year to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari, under whom they suffered that infamous 7-1 loss to Germany in the World Cup semi-finals on home soil.
And this result, against a France team who have impressed of late under Didier Deschamps, was arguably the best win yet for Dunga in his second spell in charge.
“It’s difficult to play France here in a packed stadium. In football you win and lose, but it’s always good to win against a team as strong as them,” said Dunga. – AFP.
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter