GOIANIA (Brazil): Neymar converted a penalty with the final kick of the match to hand Brazil a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Argentina in a friendly international here in Goiania.
The match was the first of two between teams drawn only from the domestic leagues of two great South American rivals. They will meet again in the Argentine city of Resistencia on October 3.
The penalty, awarded for a handball by Argentina defender Leandro Desabato, turned chants from local fans against Brazil coach Mano Menezes on Wednesday into joyful celebration.
Argentina, on the back foot for the opening 20 minutes, went ahead in their first dangerous incursion into the Brazil penalty area.
Striker Juan Manuel Martinez beat goalkeeper Jefferson with a shot inside the near post.
Brazil equalised six minutes later when midfielder Paulinho headed home from a free kick.
Argentina had met Brazil three times previously since Alejandro Sabella took charge of the team.
Last year the rivals drew 0-0 in Argentina with Brazil winning the return fixture 2-0. (Reuters)