Soccer-Brazil fight back to beat Venezuela 3-1

Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Venezuela v Brazil - Estadio Olimpico, Caracas, Venezuela - October 7, 2021 Brazil's Gabriel celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Manaure Quintero

CARACAS (Reuters) - Brazil fought back from a goal down to score three times in the second half and record a 3-1 win over Venezuela that maintained their 100% record in qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.

Venezuela had never beaten Brazil in a World Cup qualifier in 17 previous attempts but their hopes rose after taking an early lead through Eric Ramirez, who converted Yeferson Soteldo's cross after defenders Fabinho and Marquinhos slipped at the vital moment.