Newcastle United fans are daring to dream after January signing Bruno Guimaraes scored his first goal for Brazil in empathic style. The former Lyon playmaker notched a goal and assist as the Selecao thrashed Bolivia in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.
A brace from Everton forward Richarlison sealed a 4-0 victory for Tite's side, with Guimaraes setting up former club team-mate Lucas Paqueta before the attacker returned the favour in the 66th minute. The 24-year-old chipped the ball into the area on the turn, before Newcastle's number 39 confidently found the top corner with a first-time volley.
It is Guimaraes' second impressive strike in a month, with the midfielder opening his black-and-white account in memorable style in the 2-1 victory at Southampton. The Toon midfielder's improvised backheel volley has been nominated for the Premier League's goal of the month award for March.
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The 65-second Premier Sports highlight of Guimaraes' first Brazil goal was shared by Newcastle on social media, and inevitably saw the club's marquee mid-season arrival showered with praise by supporters. One fan wrote: "It's the fact that both his goal and assist were technically beautiful. Unbelievable that he plays for us and will no doubt start in the World Cup."
Another supporter commented: "Bossed the game and a technically quality goal and assist under his belt. Can we sign Paqueta in the summer? Let's now put safety to bed in our last 9 games. World class."
A third Toon fan posted: "We’ve got some player on our hands here. Build the midfield around him!"
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