D. Williams has scored a goal for United States! Assist by T. Ream.
SENSATIONAL HIT! Danny Williams takes a pass in midfield, running to his right, before unleashing a venomous strike back across goal that cannons into the back of the net from 35 yards out!
89'
Brazil are moving the ball around in midfield and you just wonder if there will be any time added on here. The Yanks can't wait to be put out of their misery while Dunga's side are content with their showing.
87'
HORRENDOUS! Dreadful from the Americans. Diskerud gives the ball away before recovering to send it back to Alvarado. The centre-half then shockingly gives the ball straight to Firmino inside the area, but Guzan bails him out with a smart save!
85'
DREADFUL FINISH! It's well set up by Spector, who makes a good run into the area and picks out the late run of Diskerud. The midfielder takes the chance first time, but sends his effort straight into the arms of Grohe! That had to be in the back of the net.
83'
STAT ATTACK: Brazil have won an incredible 20 friendly matches in a row, last failing to record a victory against Switzerland in June 2013. They kept 16 clean sheets in those matches, never conceding more than a goal.
81'
Alvarado is caught now and fouls Lucas just outside the area. Neymar stands over the ensuing free kick and sends a dipping effort over the wall but just on the wrong side of the post as it crashes into the side netting.
79'
A. Jóhannsson enters the game and replaces M. Bradley.
Klinsmann is going for broke now and you can hardly blame him. Striker Aron Johansson comes on with midfielder Michael Bradley giving way. Can he provide the spark they so desperately need in midfield?
77'
The hosts are starting to enjoy a bit more possession as Brazil slowly ease their foot off the gas. They're still struggling to create much of anything, but a consolation goal could go a long way in restoring a bit of confidence before their all-important clash with Mexico next month.
75'
The two centre-backs for the Americans have hardly been to blame for this beatdown. In fact, Alvarado has been a bright spot at the back - it's the failure from the likes of Jones, Bedoya, Williams and company in support that have been the real issue.
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73'
J. Spector enters the game and replaces G. Cameron.
Double change for the USA. Mix Diskerud and Jonathan Spector come on with Jermaine Jones and Geoff Cameron giving way. Jones is displeased with the scoreline, and likely his own performance, opting not to shake the hand of his coach before ignoring the consolation from his teammates.
72'
M. Diskerud enters the game and replaces J. Jones.
71'
STAT ATTACK: The United States have won just twice in their last 17 encounters against South American opposition, including their 2-1 victory over Peru on Friday (D4, L11).
69'
SHOULD BE FIVE! How he's missed that I'll never know. Absolute nightmare defensively for the USA. Firmino is picked out easily inside the area, allowed to turn and lay it off for Rafinha who has all day to shoot, but sends an effort wide of the near post from 10-yards out.
67'
Neymar has scored a goal for Brazil! Assist by Lucas Moura.
USA BEING RIPPED TO PIECES! It's way too easy for Brazil who pounce on a giveaway in midfield and break into attack. Neymar picks up a pass from Lucas inside the area and is allowed far too much space to cut onto his right foot and tuck a simple finish past Guzan. Shocking defending from the Americans.
65'
Fernandinho enters the game and replaces Luiz Gustavo.
Fernandinho is the final face introduced for the Brazilians, replacing Luiz Gustavo who has been very sharp tonight.
64'
Rafinha has scored a goal for Brazil! Assist by Lucas Moura.
THREE FOR BRAZIL IN THE MOST INCREDIBLE FASHION! Lightning-quick counter from the Brazilians and it's the two substitutes who combine with their first touches of the match! Lucas sprints down the left and plays a wonderful pass into the path of Rafinha who does brilliantly to beat his marker and poke the tidiest of finishes past Guzan!
63'
Lucas Moura enters the game and replaces Lucas Lima.
Rafinha enters the game and replaces Douglas Costa.
Double change for Brazil here, meaning they have just one remaining. Lucas Moura and Rafinha are introduced at the expense of Lucas Lima and Douglas Costa.
61'
STAT ATTACK: Neymar now has three goals (two penalties) and an assist in three matches against the United States - all friendlies.
59'
The tempo has started to fizzle out a bit with all the stoppages, but it's still Brazil who are dominating possession. The USA have all but lost their impotence going forward and they have to find it soon or they're going to find themselves in some hot water.
57'
J. Morris enters the game and replaces J. Altidore.
CLOSE! Firmino makes a good run to the near post to get his head to Neymar's cross, but his effort skims just over the bar. Meanwhile, Stanford University striker - that's right, he's not even a professional yet! - Jordan Morris comes on to replace Altidore.
55'
D. Williams gets yellow.
The foul count continues to rise and Williams becomes the second American player booked in as many minutes for a careless challenge in midfield. The ensuing delivery is a teasing one towards the back post, but the USA manage to get it safely behind for a corner.
53'
M. Orozco gets yellow.
STAT ATTACK: Brazil are unbeaten in their last six matches against Concacaf opposition across all competitions without conceding a single goal (W5, D1), since a 2-0 defeat in a friendly against Mexico in June 2012.
51'
Penalty goal scored by Neymar for Brazil!
UNSTOPPABLE! Guzan guesses right, but he still can't get to the penalty from Neymar who just places it into the corner, grazing the post on its way into the back of the net.
50'
PENALTY TO BRAZIL! What an exceptional ball from David Luiz! He switches play, sending the ball 50 yards over the top to pick out Neymar. Cameron is caught out of position, allowing the Barcelona forward to break into the area. He's taken down and the referee points straight to the spot.
48'
Just to recap the changes that occurred at the break - before the second half kicks into high gear - it was Neymar and Roberto Firmino introduced for the USA with Willian and Hulk removed. For the Americans Bobby Wood has come on, which likely means they've switched to a 4-4-2, with Zardes giving way.
46'
B. Wood enters the game and replaces G. Zardes.
Roberto Firmino enters the game and replaces Hulk.
Neymar enters the game and replaces Willian.
Back underway at Gillette Stadium!
45' +2
Brazil are having a field day out there, running riot on the ball as the first half comes to a welcome close for the United States.
45'
The stoppage for the Miranda injury means there will be two minutes added on at the end of this first half.
43'
STRONG HANDS! The Americans are caught chasing in midfield yet again and it allows Marcelo to run freely into the area and get on the end of a through ball. He powers a shot at goal from a tight angle, but Guzan does well to react and knock it over the bar.
41'
STAT ATTACK: The last competitive meeting between the two teams came during Dunga’s first stint in charge of the Selecao in the 2009 Confederations Cup final. The United States jumped out to a 2-0 half-time lead, but a brace from Luis Fabiano and a third from Lucio with just five minutes remaining helped complete the improbable comeback and break American hearts.
39'
VITAL CLEARANCE! The ball is flying around this USA penalty area! Willian's cross zips across the face of goal to no avail, but the pressure stays on and Marcelo sends another teasing ball in. Alvarado is first to it, however, sending the ball out of harm's way before Hulk can arrive.
37'
Klinsmann is not at all happy with how poorly his midfield has been and the lack of support in defence they are providing. Bedoya has been completely unable to slow Willian, which we've seen consistently since the start, and that will be the end of his night as Danny Williams comes on in his place.
36'
D. Williams enters the game and replaces A. Bedoya.
35'
OFF THE LINE! Another terrific run from Fabinho down the flank, as he continues to link-up brilliantly with Willian. Tim Ream is having a nightmare in defence but he's bailed out this time as Fabinho's deflected cross is cleared from the goal-line by Orozco.
33'
That was begging out for a better cross! These Brazilian full-backs are certainly no strangers to getting forward and it's causing all sorts of problems for the USA defence. Willian does well to hold the ball up and play Fabinho down the right, but the Monaco defender is unable to pick out Hulk with his cross.
31'
STAT ATTACK: The United States have won five consecutive friendlies for the first time since November 2011 to May 2012. They have recorded victories over Mexico, the Netherlands, Germany, Guatemala and Peru on this current run. They came from behind to win in three of those games.
29'
Jozy Altidore needs to get more involved up top. His hold up play has to be an option for the Americans in possession. He certainly has that capability, but we've seen very little of it throughout this first half.
27'
STRAIGHT AT GROHE! That's some encouraging play from the hosts, much more fluid in attack. Yedlin is the creator yet again, this time getting into the area before squaring for Bradley. The midfielder takes a touch around Luiz, but rolls a tame shot straight at the keeper.
25'
Brazil are starting to grab this game by the horns and really take it to the Americans, who are struggling to string passes together. Dunga's side seem very insistent on playing balls over the top for the likes of Willian and Costa to chase, which is unlike them - though it's been working perfectly thus far.
23'
Marquinhos enters the game and replaces Miranda.
Just offside! Incredible run from Costa to get behind the USA defence and on the end of Willian's pass. Guzan charges off his line and out of his area, sliding in fearlessly at the Bayern forward's feet, but it's all for not as the flag goes up late for offside! Meanwhile, Marquinhos has come on to replace the injured Miranda.
21'
STAT ATTACK: Brazil have kept clean sheets in each of their last 10 friendlies against non-European opposition (W10).
19'
Play finally resumes and then it's brought to a halt yet again. This time Douglas Costa is the one in need of medical attention as the referee spots a bit of blood. It's unclear how exactly it's happened, but he'll have to get off and patched up.
17'
There's a lengthy stoppage here as Miranda is down and in need of attention from the medical staff. With six substitutions allowed in the match, there's a chance Dunga opts not to risk it and forces him off earlier than he would have liked.
15'
The hosts are working the ball around well in attack. They've certainly looked bright going forward, but it's off the ball where it's all going wrong for them. Brazil are having little trouble passing their way through midfield and when they do, the cover at the back is suspect at best.
13'
SHOULD BE LEVEL! Terrific response from the USA! Cameron and Yedlin link-up exceptionally well along the right with the former sending the latter through down the flank. The Sunderland winger sends a teasing ball in for Altidore, but he's put under pressure from Miranda and can't direct his effort on target.
11'
STAT ATTACK: The teams are meeting for the 19th time this evening at Gillette Stadium, having never played out to a draw in the first 18 tries. Brazil have recorded 17 victories, with the USA earning just the one triumph in 1998.
9'
Hulk has scored a goal for Brazil!
BRAZIL BREAKTHROUGH INSIDE 10 MINUTES! The away supporters - and there are a lot of them - are in full voice as the South Americans take the lead! Willian does a sensational job running down the right before sending a cross in towards the far post that actually rattles off the post. The rebound comes to Hulk and he shows great composure in blasting it home from in close.
7'
Skied by Marcelo! Brazil possess a great tempo in attack and they had the American defence scrambling there. Nearly everyone gets a touch on the ball as the Selecao pass it around atop the area, but Marcelo eventually lifts a shot well over the bar with his weaker right foot.
5'
He hesitated! The attack was on there for the Yanks, with Bradley the architect. He does well to get into an advanced position and feed his Toronto teammate Altidore atop the area, but the striker takes one touch too many before trying to get a shot off, allowing Fabinho and Miranda to combine and cut it out.
3'
The Americans start off positively with a good spell in possession, but it's undone by a Cameron giveaway. Costa pounces and breaks with pace down the left, but his pullback for Hulk is intercepted smartly by Alvarado.
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And they're off!
Good evening footy fans around the world! We have some exciting friendly action for you this evening, straight from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts as the United States play host to Dunga and Brazil. I am Alex Moretto and I will be your in-game host, guiding you through the match LIVE as it happens!
Brazil held on for a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on the weekend, but they will be hoping for more goals this evening. In what is their final tune-up ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign that gets underway in October, Dunga will be hoping to work out all the kinks in his team ahead of their opener in Chile. It’s been ages since the Selecao have lost a friendly match and they don’t expect to end that run here tonight.
The United States partake in their final test ahead of next month’s play-off against Mexico, with the winner heading to the Confederations Cup. The Yanks didn’t end their Gold Cup campaign the way they would have liked, but have been unbeatable in friendlies of late. Impressive victories over Germany and the Netherlands will have provided them the confidence needed to take on the South American giants this evening, where Jurgen Klinsmann’s men will undoubtedly leave everything they have out on the pitch.
CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS:
BRAZIL (4-2-3-1): Grohe; Fabinho, Miranda, Luiz, Marcelo; Elias, Gustavo; Willian, Lima, Douglas Costa; Hulk.
Dunga has made a pair of changes to his team following their victory over Costa Rica, and it would appear as though they are auditions for two fringe players to stake their claim to a spot on the squad for next month's qualifiers. Monaco right-back Fabinho is in ahead of Danilo, while Elias gets the nod in place of the already established Fernandinho. There is no Neymar again in the starting line-up, while Liverpool duo Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino are also on the bench alongside Kaka.
There's been three changes to the USA team as well made by Jurgen Klinsmann, with two of them coming in defence. John Brooks is unavailable as a result of a hamstring injury, which paves the way for Ventra Alvarado to come in at centre-half. He played there against Mexico in April, but faces a much tougher test this evening. Geoff Cameron is also reinstated at the expense of Omar Gonzalez. The final change sees Toronto FC's Michael Bradley replace forward Bobby Wood in an attempt to bring more stability to midfield.
There's thousands of Brazil fans in attendance, in what feels more like a neutral venue than a home game for the United States. We're underway in just a couple of minutes!
HALF TIME: USA 0-1 BRAZIL. The Selecao have put on a clinic in the first 45 minutes, nearly running the Americans off the pitch. They will feel unlucky not being up by more, but Dunga can take plenty of pleasure with the tempo and movement of his side in attack. The USA carved out a few chances of their own, but for the most part it was all Brazil in this first half.
FULL TIME: USA 1-4 BRAZIL. Dunga's side put the Americans to the knife at Gillette Stadium in their final tune up ahead of the kick-off to their World Cup qualifying campaign next month. They exuded class from start to finish en route to an absolute demolition of Klinsmann's men.
I am Alex Moretto and I would like to thank you all for joining me here today. Good bye!
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