Philippe Coutinho scored in the first minute of stoppage time, and Neymar followed six minutes later to give Brazil a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica at the World Cup.
Brazil have no margin for error against Costa Rica, who won their group at the last World Cup and reached the quarterfinals.
Brazil drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their opener last weekend, and Neymar was much criticised for his underwhelming performance.
A day after Neymar limped out of training and raised further doubts about his physical condition in Russia, the Brazilian soccer federation was quick to tell the world he was just fine.
Brazil's problems keep increasing day by day as their star player Neymar Jr was seen limping out of a practice session due to discomfort in his right ankle.
Brazil said it is asking FIFA to clarify if the system was used during two key second-half decisions that went against the five-time world champion in the 1-1 opening draw on Sunday.
As the first week of the World Cup is nearing its end, we analyse the main reasons behind the top team's debacle in their opening matches.
Brazil joined the list of big teams like Germany, Spain and Argentina who failed to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia.
Switzerland dominated the midfield for long spells against a Brazil team that had been keen to start with a win after their disastrous exit as host in 2014.
While Team India chinaman Kuldeep Yadav is banking on Brazil to clinch the World Cup this year, boxer Akhil Kumar and golfer Rahil Gangjee want Ronaldo's Portugal to surprise everyone.
The Brazilians travel to Russia following a convincing 3-0 victory against Austria a week ago as Neymar banished any doubts about the injury.
Jesus, Neymar, Philippe Coutinho, and Willian together accounted for 33 of Brazil's 47 goals during qualifying.
Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus were on target as Brazil cruised past Austria with some fancy footwork.
To the fans, he is affectionately known as Firmino Safadao (Naughty Firmino), and their favourite to be Brazil's main striker at the World Cup in Russia.
Brazil coach Tite put Neymar in his main formation during training in London and removed midfielder Fernandinho from the starting lineup.
With the biggest sporting event in the world around the corner, we take a look at some of the teams which can dominate in the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
Making a comeback after injury, star forward Neymar inspired Brazil to a clinical 2-0 win over Croatia in an international friendly on Sunday.
Neymar had replaced midfielder Fernandinho at halftime with the score at 0-0 and needed less than 25 minutes to make his mark and raise hopes of Brazilian fans for the World Cup.
It seems unfathomable that two years ago the five-time world champions were in danger of missing football's showpiece event in Russia.
Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia are part of Group E of the World Cup.
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