Forwards Washington and Julio Batista scored goals in the second half to give Brazil a 2-0 win over Tokyo Verdy 1969 in an exhibition game at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday.
Brazil midfielder Vagner of Spainish club Celta Vigo hit the left post in the 12th minute. But the 27,436 fans including 2,500 in Brazil's yellow shirts, had to wait until the 51st minute to see Brazil's first goal. Ponte Preta forward Washington latched on to a pass from substitute midfielder Ramon of Internacional to fire home his first international goal from the edge of the box.
Fiorentina midfielder Leandro came off the bench in the 84th minute and, a few seconds later, he sent over a cross which substitute forward Julio Batista of Sao Paulo headed in for the visitors' second goal.
In the Confederations Cup, Brazil will play Cameroon on May 31, Canada on June 2 before meeting Japan on June, all in Kashima.
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