Brazil showed an unbelievable display while squashing Venezuela 1-0 at home. However, it was sufficient for Tite's team to take a tremendous lead in the South American World Cup. Nonetheless, this made them qualify with nine points from three matches.
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino scored the winning goal in Sao Paulo. He gained the goal from close range in the 67th minute.
Brazil's six players from their original squad were missing from the match. This included injured superstar Neymar. They will not be present for Tuesday's clash at Uruguay. Uruguay has a splendid record of beating Colombia away 3-0. After the win in Barranquilla, Uruguay is in the fourth position with six points. They are merely one behind second-placed Argentina.