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Leeds winger Raphinha hits brace in Brazil win: Dream come true

Leeds United winger Raphinha scored his first goals for Brazil as they edged closer to World Cup qualification with a 4-1 win over Uruguay.

His two goals fell between Neymar's opener and Gabriel's late strike, which followed Luis Suarez's consolation.

Brazil lead South American qualifying by six points from second-placed Argentina, who beat Peru 1-0.

"This is me fulfilling my childhood dream," said Raphinha, 24, who was making his first start for Brazil.

"It's so gratifying to score. It's going to be very difficult to forget this night."

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