Philippe Coutinho says Brazil have been coached to play for the entire 90 minutes after two injury-time goals saw them escape with a win over Costa Rica on Friday.

The Barcelona star poked home his country's first before Neymar made it 2-0 seven minutes into added time.

And speaking to reporters after the game, man-of-the-match Coutinho credited his manager Tite, who he referred to as the Professor, for instilling a never say die attitude with in the squad.

"It was a tough game," said Coutinho, "We did have the patience to play until the end of the game where we were awarded with the two goals.

"We know that the responsibility is huge when you're playing for the national team. The Professor always highlights that you need to be strong from beginning to end, even if you score in the first or last minute, you still have to fight. That's what happened she fought to the end we were rewarded with the win."