Friendlies: Brazil hammered Ghana 3-0; Richarlison scored twice

Richarlison celebrates after scoring for Brazil against Ghana on Friday.

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Marquinhos headed Brazil in front from a corner and Richarlison doubled the lead before the half-hour.

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The Tottenham Hotspur striker nodded in a third on 40 minutes.

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Brazil's only competitive loss since going out to Belgium in the 2018 quarter-finals in Russia came against Argentina in last year's Copa America final.

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Brazil coach Tite fielded a strong, attack-minded side that could well start their opening game of the World Cup against Serbia in Lusail on November 24.

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