Estevao, Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes were on target as Brazil beat Chile 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Rio de Janeiro.<\/p>\n
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have already secured a place at next year’s tournament, but the win moves the five-time World champions up to second place with one match remaining.<\/p>\n
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro had an early header ruled out for offside as the hosts dominated possession at the Maracana.<\/p>\n
They had to wait until the 38th minute to take the lead, Chelsea teenager Estevao scoring with a close-range scissor kick for his first Brazil goal, after Raphinha’s shot was saved.<\/p>\n
Chile defender Guillermo Maripan was sent off for a late challenge early in the second half, but it was downgraded to yellow following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review.<\/p>\n
West Ham midfielder Paqueta came on as a substitute after 71 minutes and doubled Brazil’s lead within 60 seconds, heading home Luiz Henrique’s cross at the far post from close range.<\/p>\n
The goal comes just two days after it emerged that the Football Association will not appeal<\/a> against the decision to clear Paqueta of spot-fixing charges.<\/p>\n The hosts wrapped up the win four minutes later when Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes scrambled the ball over the line after Henrique’s shot hit the underside of the bar.<\/p>\n