Brazil 1-0 Venezuela: Roberto Firmino combines with Gabriel Jesus as Tite's men make it three wins from three in World Cup 2022 qualification
- Brazil now have three wins from three in the World Cup 2022 qualification stage
- Liverpool's Roberto Firmino scored the only goal as Tite's men beat Venezuela
- The striker slotted home after the ball was headed back inside by Gabriel Jesus
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino rediscovered form in the yellow shirt of Brazil to seal crucial victory against Venezuela and continue a flawless World Cup qualification record.
Tite's men, who were missing Neymar due to a leg injury, now have three wins from three and remain well on course to book their place in the tournament with minimal fuss.
There was almost 70 minutes on the clock when Firmino found himself in the right place at the right time, slotting home at the first time of asking inside the six-yard box to secure another three points.
![Roberto Firmino slotted home on 67 minutes to give Brazil victory over Venzuela](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/11/14/07/35665050-0-image-a-1_1605338003039.jpg)
Roberto Firmino slotted home on 67 minutes to give Brazil victory over Venzuela
![The Liverpool forward was assisted by his Man City rival Gabriel Jesus to score the winner](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/11/14/07/35665052-0-image-a-2_1605338006937.jpg)
The Liverpool forward was assisted by his Man City rival Gabriel Jesus to score the winner
![Lucas Paqueta and Richarlison celebrate after Firmino steered Brazil into the lead](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/11/14/08/35665652-8948425-image-a-6_1605341986717.jpg)
Lucas Paqueta and Richarlison celebrate after Firmino steered Brazil into the lead
The Liverpool forward made an early charge into the area as Ribeiro crossed the ball from the right wing, onto the head of Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus.
The diminutive forward hung in the air to win the header, before cushioning the ball into the path of Firmino who finished first time.
The hosts saw 74 per cent of the ball in the second half, compared to 77 per cent at the end of the first half, as Venezuela tried to contain their opponents without managing to make it much of a contest.
Brazil now climb back to the top of the qualification table, overtaking bitter rivals Argentina in the process to move two points ahead. Lionel Messi's men were held to a 1-1 draw by Paraguay on Thursday.
![Brazil captain Thiago Silva is beaten to the ball by Venezuela keeper Wuilker Farinez](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/11/14/08/35665884-8948425-image-a-8_1605342721614.jpg)
Brazil captain Thiago Silva is beaten to the ball by Venezuela keeper Wuilker Farinez
![Everton and Brazil midfielder Allan is relishing Tuesday's match-up against Uruguay](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/11/14/08/35665874-8948425-image-a-7_1605342636191.jpg)
Everton and Brazil midfielder Allan is relishing Tuesday's match-up against Uruguay
![It was a hard-fought victory for Brazil against Venezuela, but they are now top of qualifying](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/11/14/08/35665944-8948425-image-a-9_1605342850923.jpg)
It was a hard-fought victory for Brazil against Venezuela, but they are now top of qualifying
Next up for Brazil, they face Uruguay in Montevideo on Tuesday. Uruguay recorded a commanding 3-0 win over Colombia and Brazil and Everton midfielder Allan is prepared for a tricky game.
'It will be a difficult game, Uruguay had an important win today but we know what we are capable of,' he said.
Brazil, at times, struggled to break Venezuela down for all the possession they had but Allan doesn't anticipate a similar issue in Montevideo.
'I think it will be completely different game against Uruguay, they will come and play and that will leave spaces for our forwards to create,' he said.
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