SPORT: Brazil Spark Up To Lime Light With 7-1 Thrashing To Haiti

SPORT: Brazil Spark Up To Lime Light With 7-1 Thrashing To Haiti

Ekun Samuel, |9 June 2016| 6:00AM.

Brazil 7-1 trashing to Haiti in the on going Copa America has seen glimpse of hope of resurgence of the Samba football they are known for.

Brazil who drew their opening match with Ecuador on goalless draw, seems to have gone back to their drawing board to make a clear statement to the world of football that they are still worthy of been fearful to play against. Haiti became the first team to be eliminated from the competition.

With goals from Philippe Coutinho (14', 29', 90'+2')Renato Augusto (35', 86')Gabriel (59')Lucas Lima (67') have helped Brazil top their Group with 4 points. Coutinho whose hat rick came two minutes into stoppage time was in fine form for Brazil.

Brazil tops Group B with 4 points, Peru 4 and Ecuador 2.

Can Brazil keep up the pace of a jump start to the competition?