Brazil was held to a draw without Neymar

KATHMANDU: JUNE 28 – Hosts Brazil has drawn the final match of the group stage of the Copa America. Brazil drew 1-1 with Ecuador in a match played at the Olympic football ground on Monday morning.

Éder Militão scored in the 37th minute to give Brazil the lead. He scored a superb header from Everton’s free-kick.

However, in the 53rd minute of the game, Angel Mena scored a goal to bring Ecuador to a 1-1 draw. He made good use of Enner Valencia’s pass. At the same time, Brazil is forced to share the points. Star forward Neymar and others were rested in this game.

Entering the quarterfinals as the winners from Group B, Brazil added 10 points with 3 wins and 1 draw. Ecuador also entered the quarterfinals by adding 3 points with 3 draws and 1 loss.