Brazil beats arch-rival Argentina 2-0

BELEM, Brazil - Two second-half goals by teenage forwards Lucas and Neymar inspired Brazil to a 2-0 victory over arch-rival Argentina in a friendly played only with home-based players in Belem on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old Sao Paulo forward Lucas, one of the leading lights in the South American Under-20 title winning team earlier this year, capped off an exhilarating run from Brazil's own half with a well-placed shot nine minutes after the break.

Neymar added the second for the host in the 76th minute from close range after a low cross from the left from substitute Diego Souza to thrill the home fans.