Cunha strikes twice as Brazil earn comfortable win over Haiti

Matheus Cunha kick-started Brazil’s World Cup campaign by scoring twice in a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti in Group C. Carlo Ancelotti's side needed a response after drawing with Morocco in their opening match and his decision to drop Brentford striker Igor Thiago for Manchester United forward Cunha paid off in Philadelphia.

Cunha forced in a deserved opener in the 23rd minute, turning home a rebound from Vinicius Junior's saved effort although the forward was fortunate the goal stood after accidentally kicking defender Hannes Delcroix as he deflected the ball over the line.

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