Soccer-Cunha scores twice as Brazil win 3-0 and eliminate Haiti at World Cup

Brazil secured a 3-0 win over Haiti at the World Cup, sending them top of Group C and eliminating their opponents, while Morocco also advanced with a 1-0 win over Scotland.

Brazil beat Haiti ​3-0 at the World ​Cup as Matheus ‌Cunha struck ​twice and Vinicius Jr added another first-half goal to send the ‌five-times champions top of Group C on four points and eliminate their opponents on Friday. Morocco are level on points ‌with the Brazilians after their earlier 1-0 win ‌over Scotland, who have three, while Haiti are bottom with none and became the first side out of contention for the ⁠knockout ​stage at the ⁠tournament.

Brazil took control in the 23rd minute when Vinicius's shot ⁠was parried by Johny Placide and Hannes Delcroix's attempted clearance ​deflected off Cunha and over the line. Cunha doubled ⁠the lead in the 36th, racing clear to fire into the ⁠top ​corner after a fine through ball from Vinicius. Vinicius made it 3-0 in first-half added time, running ⁠on to Lucas Paqueta's long pass and finishing calmly. Brazil ⁠eased ⁠off after the break, with goalkeeper Alisson rarely troubled as Carlo Ancelotti's side eased to ‌victory.