Brazil tops Chile 2-1 in friendly

Brazil’s Luis Gustavo, left, is upended as he battles for the ball with Chile’s Eduardo Vargas during second half action of their international friendly match in Toronto on Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013. AP

TORONTO (AP) — Hulk and Robinho scored either side of halftime to lift Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Chile in an international friendly Tuesday, a game that was both part of World Cup preparations and a spirited match between two South American teams.

Hulk scored in the 14th minute after Oscar intercepted a pass in Chile’s territory. Oscar sent a long cross to Hulk, who launched a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Eduardo Vargas equalized for Chile in the 71st minute, taking a short pass from Jean Beausejour and launching a long shot that tucked just inside the left corner, catching Brazilian keeper Julio Cesar flat-footed.

Robinho gave the Brazilians the win in the 80th minute when he headed in a perfectly placed goalmouth cross from Maicon.