The Barcelona midfielder fired through the legs of Keylor Navas in the 91st minute of a largely scrappy game. Brazil thought they had a penalty when the referee pointed to the spot after Neymar appeared to be held back.
Philippe Coutinho popped up late on to give Brazil all three points in their Group E clash with Costa Rica.
The board had just been raised. Six minutes of injury time. Six minutes for Brazil to arrive at the 2018 World Cup. Six minutes that may come to define their campaign, for better or worse.
They didn't look like Brazil, in their blue. They didn't play like Brazil, either. When would they show themselves, the Selecao. Where were they, this nation that defines a World Cup like no other?
Here, at last, we are pleased to say. The tournament has already lost Mo Salah, it may be without Lionel Messi and Argentina by the middle of next week. Surely not Brazil as well. 'Ciao, Messi!' Brazil's fans had mocked, arriving at Novokrestovskaya metro station near the St Petersburg ground. But for a while it looked as if it might be 'pa-ka Neymar!' too.
Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica
Philippe Coutinho was the Brazil hero as he grabbed his side all three points with a late winner against Costa Rica
Neymar score in the 97th minute and make sure of all three points for the Brazilians
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