Brazil have sent a warning ahead of Saturday’s clash against Flying Eagles as they smashed 6 goals pass the Dominican Republic on Wednesday night.
Flying Eagles laboured to secure a 2-1 defeat of the Dominican Republic last Sunday. That same team has now been massacred as Brazil secured their first-ever win of an Under 20 World Cup match in eight years – their longest-ever drought in the competition.
Savio, Marcos Leonardo, Jean, Giovane, Marlon Gomes and Matheus Martins were on target for Brazil/
Brazil got up and running in style despite the heroics of Dominican Republic goalkeeper Xavier Valdez.
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The 19-year-old made several outstanding saves before Savio finally made the breakthrough with a stooping header.
The alert Marcos Leonardo then did well to rob Valdez and make it two, before Jean headed home Savio’s fine corner.
Giovane, Marlon Gomes and Matheus Martins added gloss to the scoreline late on as the Dominicans finished the game with 10 players. Brazil and the Dominican Republic will return to action on Saturday against Nigeria and Italy respectively
