Lacklustre Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, thanks to a goal by substitute Luiz Henrique scored in the 89th minute.
Off the back of a disappointing loss to Paraguay, Brazil had to recover from a goal down as Eduardo Vargas put the locals in-front with a fine header from a Felipe Loyola cross in the second minute.
Chile wasted chances to extend its lead but Brazil managed to find the equaliser in added time before the break, when Savinho made a good run down the right and crossed to Igor Jesus who nodded a towering header past the goalkeeper.
AS IT HAPPENED | BRAZIL 2-1 CHILE HIGHLIGHTS
Brazil controlled the second-half and found a late winner with a fine effort by Jesus’ Botafogo teammate Luiz Henrique, who slotted a curling strike from the edge of the box to rescue the five-time World Cup champion three much needed points.
The victory lifted Brazil to fourth in the standings with 13 points, two behind Uruguay and eight from leader Argentina.
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