It was a Goliath vs David affair as Brazil stumped their authority witha7-1 humiliation over Haiti in a match played at the camping world in Orlando.
In a night that started with boos for coach Dunga and an almost silent rendition of the National anthem ended in Brazil’s rout firmly sending them to the last eight and top of group B
The five time world champions proved critics wrong on their form finishing the job in just 45 minutes with Liverpool Star Philipe Coutinho scoring his first international hatrick,Renato Augusto scoring a brace, Lucas Lima scoring a goal with teenage sensation Gabriel Barbosa scoring on his debut to complete the rout.
Before a crowd of 28,241 largely dominated by cheering Haitians, former Portland Timbers striker James Mercelin was cheered up by fans as his unlikely goal got a rare consolation for the Haitians.
In the match PSG target Philipe Coutinho opened the scoring with a trademark drive cutting in from the left, one that Liverpool fans have seen so often in recent years. He added the second from close range from. A Jonas pass before Renato Augusto added the third after Haitian keeper Placide lost concentration.
19 year old Santos sensation Gabriel Barbosa just after introduction scored 14 inches later, a fourth of the night and the teenager’s first international goal.
Brazil’s Philippe Coutinho (22) celebrates after scoring a goal against Haiti during the first half of a Copa America group B soccer match Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Lucas Lima who replaced Casemiro spiced it up with the fifth but perharps the goal that lightened the whole stadium was provided by Haitian Mercelin who raced into a loose ball after Allison had spilled a shot across his area, the celebration that greeted the goal was vibrant and in full colour.
With Haitian keeper forced to make dramatic saves, Renato added the sixrh before Coutinho wrapped it up with his third and Brazil’s seventh.
Ecuador currently are playing Peru and now Brazil set their eyes for their last group match against Peru in Boston
