Neymar scores late as Brazil edges Argentina 2-1
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Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal against Argentina as goalkeeper Oscar Ustari of Argentina looks on during their international friendly soccer match in Goiania September 19, 2012. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
GOIANIA, Brazil (AP) - Neymar converted a penalty in the final minute of injury time on Wednesday to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Argentina in the first leg of the Superclassic of the Americas, a home-and-away series between the South American rivals with players from local clubs.
Neymar scored from the penalty spot after the referee called a hand ball by an Argentine defender inside the area, helping Brazil coach Mano Menezes escape jeers from the home fans.
As Brazil struggled near the end, the crowd booed Menezes and chanted the name of World Cup-winning manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, who is on the market again after leaving Palmeiras last week.
Fans who packed the Serra Dourada stadium chanted "Goodbye, Mano" and "Comeback, Felipao".
