Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up
March 31 (Reuters) - Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Orlando on Tuesday, with Igor Thiago ‌converting a late penalty and Gabriel Martinelli adding a stoppage-time goal to seal the win.
Brazil dominated possession early on and made their pressure count â shortly before halftime. Matheus Cunha released Vinicius Jr, who drove forward past three defenders before setting up Danilo for a composed first-time finish.
Croatia had more of the ball after the break and equalized in the 84th minute when ‌Lovro â Majer slipped between defenders to meet Toni Fruk's cross and guide the ball past goalkeeper Bento.
The equaliser sparked Brazil into action â and they restored their lead four minutes later when Thiago converted from the penalty â spot after Endrick was brought down in the box.
Martinelli then sealed the â win in stoppage time with a low finish.
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