Lucas Paquetá started as Brazil scored a crucial win over Chile in FIFA World Cup qualifying on Thursday night.
Brazil's indifferent start to the South American qualification programme has left them with a fight to secure their automatic berth in the 2026 tournament, but a 2-1 win in Santiago has strengthened their position.
The three points mean they have reached the halfway point of the 18-game process with 13 points, and now sit fourth in the ten-team table, with six teams qualifying automatically and a seventh going to a play-off.
Brazil had to do it the hard way in Chile, after falling behind to Eduardo Vargas' second minute goal.
Undeterred, they fought back strongly and equalised on the stroke of half-time thanks to a goal from debutant Igor Jesus.
Paquetá was withdrawn at the break, and his country went on to secure their win in the final minute, with Luiz Henrique netting the crucial winner.
Brazil take on Peru in their next qualifier in Brasilia on Tuesday night.
Elsewhere, Michail Antonio was an unused substitute as Jamaica moved to the top of CONCACAF Nations League Group B with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua.
The Reggae Boyz scored a goal in each half in Kingston to move to the brink of a quarter-final spot.
They will make certain of their last eight berth with a point against Honduras in their fourth and final group stage game on Monday.
