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Brazil's Douglas Luiz and Roberto Firmino remonstrate with referee Nelson Almeida. Reuters
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Brazil's Roberto Firmino celebrates with teammate Nelson Almeida after scoring their goal against Venezuela. Reuters
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Brazil's Marquinhos, Danilo and Roberto Firmino celebrate at the final whistle. AFP
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Roberto Firmino, Marquinhos and Thiago Silva of Brazil after the match. Getty
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Brazil's Douglas Luiz and Roberto Firmino remonstrate with referee Nelson Almeida. Reuters
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Brazil's Roberto Firmino celebrates with teammate Nelson Almeida after scoring their goal against Venezuela. Reuters
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Brazil's Roberto Firmino celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's goal against Venezuela. AP
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Roberto Firmino celebrates. Getty
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Brazil's Marquinhos, Danilo and Roberto Firmino celebrate at the final whistle. AFP
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Roberto Firmino, Marquinhos and Thiago Silva of Brazil after the match. Getty
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Brazil's Douglas Luiz and Roberto Firmino remonstrate with referee Nelson Almeida. Reuters
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