Barcelona star Neymar and Chelsea midfielder Ramires both hit the target as Brazil smashed Australia for six in a one-sided international friendly in Brasilia.
The Confederations Cup winners netted three goals in either half as they were rarely tested by a 46th-ranked Australia side who have qualified for next summer's World Cup finals in Brazil.
Striker Jo scored twice while Neymar - who was influential throughout - Ramires, Alexandre Pato and Luis Gustavo added their name to a scoreline that did not flatter the hosts.
The only sour note for Brazil was a left hamstring injury to Real Madrid left-back Marcelo, which forced him to miss the second half. Brazil will be expecting a far tougher test when they travel to Boston for a friendly against Portugal - who will be without Cristiano Ronaldo - on Tuesday.
Jo began the rout, on Brazil's Independence day, after eight minutes following clever work by Neymar down the left flank.
The Barcelona forward tricked his way into space and while Bernard volleyed his cross against the post the ball rebounded kindly for Jo to tab in from six yards.
The Confederations Cup winners netted three goals in either half as they were rarely tested by a 46th-ranked Australia side who have qualified for next summer's World Cup finals in Brazil.
Striker Jo scored twice while Neymar - who was influential throughout - Ramires, Alexandre Pato and Luis Gustavo added their name to a scoreline that did not flatter the hosts.
The only sour note for Brazil was a left hamstring injury to Real Madrid left-back Marcelo, which forced him to miss the second half. Brazil will be expecting a far tougher test when they travel to Boston for a friendly against Portugal - who will be without Cristiano Ronaldo - on Tuesday.
Jo began the rout, on Brazil's Independence day, after eight minutes following clever work by Neymar down the left flank.
The Barcelona forward tricked his way into space and while Bernard volleyed his cross against the post the ball rebounded kindly for Jo to tab in from six yards.
Neymar said the best is yet to come from him as he is working very hard to improve himself at barca.
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