Neymar gets goal, yellow card for diving as Brazil romps 5-0 El Salvador defender Roberto Dominguez, left, chases after the ball alongside Brazil forward Richarlison in the first half of a soccer match, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Landover, Md. Associated Press Brazil forward Douglas Costa, left, tries to maintain possession as he is pressured by El Salvador defender Juan Barahona in the first half of a soccer match, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Landover, Md. Associated Press Brazil forward Neymar, right, dribbles over El Salvador defender Roberto Dominguez in the second half of a soccer match, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Landover, Md. Brazil won 5-0. Associated Press Brazil forward Neymar, right, dribbles the ball around El Salvador midfielder Gilberto Baires in the first half of a soccer match, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Landover, Md. Associated Press Brazil forward Neymar, left, celebrates with teammate Richarlison after Richarlison scored a goal in the first half of a soccer match against El Salvador, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Landover, Md. Associated Press Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho, left, celebrates his goal with teammate Neymar in the first half of a soccer match against El Salvador, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Landover, Md. Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. -- Neymar earned a yellow card for yet another dive. He had already converted a penalty kick and assisted on two goals when he took on defender Bryan Tamacas in the 44th minute of Brazil's 5-0 rout of El Salvador on Tuesday night. With a slight touch with his right foot, Neymar pushed the ball to his left just past Tamacas, who looked to have gotten a bit of the forward right leg. Neymar fell to the ground. Jair Marrufo, one of the American referees at this year's World Cup, gave Neymar an immediate yellow card after the minimal contact. Neymar converted a penalty kick for the second straight game and assisted on three goals before a crowd of 28,511 at FedEx Field. "We know we suffered after the World Cup, myself in particular, so to be back with the team is an honor," Neymar said through an interpreter. "And to be back winning, making goals, and helping my squad mates in the best way possible." The crowd was less than half the 67,619 who attended the Selecao's previous appearance at FedEx Field, against the U.S. in 2012. Richarlison got his first two international goals, and Phillipe Coutinho also scored for Brazil. Neymar converted a penalty kick in the fourth minute after Richarlison was taken down. With 59 goals in 92 international appearances, Neymar is third in Brazilian history behind Pele (77) and Ronaldo (62). Neymar has now equaled Pele in appearances. Neymar dribbled past two defenders in the 16th minute before laying off a pass to Richarlison, who one-timed a shot from the edge of a penalty area in his second international appearance. Neymar hit the crossbar in the 22nd minute, Coutinho scored from Neymar's squaring pass in the 30th minute and Richarlison got his second goal in the 50th when he pounced on a loose ball. Neymar's corner kick in the 90th minute was headed in by Marquinhos. "So we leave here with our heads held high" Neymar said. "It was very good to see everybody grow as a team." ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/tag/apf-Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports<doc-sep>Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Neymar has claimed referee Jair Marrufo showed him "a lack of respect" by booking him for diving in Brazil's 5-0 friendly win over El Salvador. The American official cautioned the PSG star just before half-time at Washington's FedEx Field when he judged that Neymar had gone down in the penalty area under no contact. And while the Brazil captain didn't complain at the time and says he doesn't have a problem with the failure to be awarded a penalty, he felt that the yellow brandished in his direction was an "unnecessary" call. (Image: SIPA USA) (Image: SIPA USA) "I do not know what I have to do to live with it [this reputation], there's no way I'm going to stand for a situation like this. I think it has to end," he said, according to Globo Esporte. "But it's not up to me, so much that I did not say anything, I went on with my football. "It's a lack of respect, not just with me, but with my teammates as well. (Image: REX/Shutterstock) "Playing with a yellow card is tricky. The guy comes here to officiate a Brazilian national team match, which is a very big selection, and he does that ... I don't think it is correct. "If he does not want to give the penalty, it's not a problem, but the card is unnecessary." Neymar opened the scoring with a penalty as Brazil won the match 5-0 , with a brace from Richarlison and further strikes from Philippe Coutinho and Marquinhos.<doc-sep>RICHARLISON capped his first full start for Brazil by scoring twice as the South American giants thrashed El Salvador 5-0 at FedEx Field. The 21-year-old , who was signed by Premier League side Everton from Watford earlier this year for A$73 million, produced two excellent strikes on 16 and 50 minutes to reward the faith shown in him by manager Tite. El Salvador barely mustered a chance as Brazil, led by Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar who played the entire 90 minutes, put on an excellent performance in front of their adoring American based fans in the US capital. Brazil's Richarlison (C) celebrates his goal with teammate Douglas Costa Source: AFP Tite and his coaching staff are ready to move on from their disappointing showing at the World Cup this summer where they lost to Belgium in the last eight and are now focused on the 2019 Copa America in Brazil. This was a display which would have encouraged them immensely. The Brazil coach named a strong side for the second match of their mini two-match tour - the USA were defeated 2-0 on Friday in New Jersey - with the likes of Neymar, Douglas Costa, Philippe Coutinho all starting. Richarlison, who made his debut as a substitute in the first match, started for the first time as was Barcelona midfielder Arthur. And after just two minutes, the five time world champions were ahead. It was a questionable decision by the referee - defender Roberto Dominguez, who plays in MLS for Vancouver, was adjudged to have brought down Richarlison in the area allowing Neymar to step up and score his 59th goal for the Selecao. On 15 minutes, Tite’s side doubled their lead thanks to a fantastic strike from Richarlison. Neymar teed up the striker who produced a brilliant curling finish from the edge of the area. The double strike compounded a terrible start for El Salvador who were forced to come from behind against minnows Montserrat at the weekend in qualifying for the CONCACAF Nations League. El Salvador defender Roberto Dominguez, left, tries to keep possession away from Brazil forward Richarlison Source: AP Neymar was involved in everything and Coutinho almost made it three thanks to more inventiveness from the PSG star who crashed an effort against the bar on 22 minutes as Brazil threatened to run riot. El Salvador were totally outclassed and 15 minutes before the interval Coutinho made it three, expertly firing home from 18 yards leaving goalkeeper Henry Hernandez totally flat footed. Neymar was denied on 38 minutes by some last ditch defending following brilliant play from Costa before he the Brazil captain was booked for diving just before the interval. TV replays suggested it was a foul but it was a brave call from the referee who was clearly taking past indiscretions into account. Neymar was all smiles soon afterwards though when Richarlison scored his second, another clinical finish from Coutinho’s set-up coming just five minutes after the interval. Marquinhos made it five in the 90th minute, heading in a corner from a Neymar corner.str/rcw<doc-sep>
Watch all the goals and highlights of Brazil's friendly vs. El Salvador. Not that it was unexpected, but El Salvador proved to be no match for Brazil. The five-time World Cup champions, playing their second straight friendly in the USA, raced out to a 3-0 lead over the Central Americans in a friendly at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Tuesday night and never looked back, winning 5-0. Neymar, Richarlison and Philippe Coutinho all scored within the opening half hour, leaving no doubt a few days after beating a young USA side 2-0 in New Jersey. Neymar, as he did against the Americans, scored from the penalty spot, giving Brazil a fourth-minute lead. The goal was the 59th of his international career, pulling him within three of Ronaldo for second on Brazil's all-time list. Pele holds the record with 77. The advantage was doubled 12 minutes later, when Richarlison scored his first international goal in sensational fashion. After a pass from Neymar, the Everton forward curled a first-time, right-footed shot into the far netting to make it 2-0. Coutinho made it 3-0 in the 30th minute, driving a low, right-footed shot by goalkeeper Henry Hernandez that was also assisted by Neymar. Brazil kept piling it on in the second half. Richarlison scored his second of the game five minutes after the restart, pouncing on a loose ball in the box after Coutinho's impressive dribble, making it 4-0. Marquinhos tacked on a fifth in the dying moments, heading home Neymar's corner kick, capping a one-sided rout and second straight win for the Seleção after their World Cup elimination in the quarterfinals vs. Belgium. Brazil is continuing its preparations to host Copa America next summer and has friendlies set against Saudi Arabia and rival Argentina set for next month.