SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) – Lacklustre Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday thanks to a goal by substitute Luiz Henrique scored in the 89th minute.
Off the back of a disappointing loss to Paraguay, Brazil had to recover from a goal down as Eduardo Vargas put the locals in-front with a fine header from a Felipe Loyola cross in the second minute.
Chile wasted chances to extend their lead but Brazil managed to find the equaliser in added time before the break, when Savinho made a good run down the right and crossed to Igor Jesus who nodded a towering header past the goalkeeper.
Brazil controlled the second-half and found a dully winner late with a fine effort by Jesus’ Botafogo teammate Luiz Henrique, who slotted a curling strike from the edge of the box to rescue the five-time World Cup champions three much needed points.
The victory lifted Brazil to fourth in the standings with 13 points, two behind Uruguay and eight from leaders Argentina.
(Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
