The Liverpool striker then played a key role in Uruguay’s second match, taking the ball well from a throw-in and heading it past Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson for Nicolás de la Cruz to seal a 2–0 win in the 77th minute. Gave.
It was Uruguay’s first win over Brazil in World Cup qualifying since a 1–0 win over the Seleção in Montevideo in July 2001.
The defeat is another disappointing result for five-time world champions Brazil, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in the previous round last week.
Brazilian team officials said Neymar would undergo tests in Sao Paulo on Wednesday to assess the nature of his injury.
Meanwhile, Venezuela boosted its hopes of reaching the World Cup for the first time after beating Chile 3-0 in Maturin.
Winger Jefferson Soteldo was the star for La Vinotinto, scoring the opening goal and adding goals in the second half for experienced strikers Salomon Rondon and Darwin Matches.