Brazil 2-2 Colombia: 3 reasons why the game ended in a draw | International friendly

#2 Neymar - a glorious return

Neymar celebrates

Neymar had an excellent game, capping his return with an excellent individual performance. He was both provider and goal scorer in a game where both teams were thrifty in front of goal.

He gave the Colombians a run for their money throughout the game, incessantly running at Stefan Medina and Juan Cuadrado, sending crosses into the box and popping shots at goal.

However, his goal and assist contributions in the game were more telling. He sent in a perfect corner into the box for Casemiro's game-opening goal, and he finished off a flowing Brazilian move in the second half to save Brazil's blushes, preserving the team's undefeated streak in the process.

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#1 Luis Muriel - a sublime display

Luis Muriel in action for Colombia

Cometh the hour, cometh the man - as they say. Colombia went into this game seeking an outlet up front, as their five-hour barren spell in front of goal was compounded by injuries to their two experienced frontmen - Rademel Falcao and James Rodriguez.

Brazil also had an impeccable defensive record, with just 10 goals conceded in 42 fixtures under Tite. With such damning odds, Los Cafeteros were seemingly staring down the barrel of a gun as they prepared to tackle the South American champions in Miami.

However, Luis Muriel stepped up big time, sublimely finishing off a penalty in the 25th minute, and sweetly blasting the ball past Ederson Moraes in the 34th minute. His two goal contributions were Colombia's only shots on target.