Neymar Suffers Serious Knee Injury As Darwin Nunez Shines In Rare Uruguay Win Over Brazil

Neymar suffered a knee injury as Brazil lost 2-0 to Uruguay. Darwin Nunez scored a goal and assisted another as Uruguay beat Brazil for the 1st time since 2001.

Brazil captain Neymar looks set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury on Tuesday night.

The Al-Hilal forward was in tears as he left Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay on a stretcher just before half-time.

Moments earlier, a challenge from Uruguay midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz had caused Neymar to lose balance and this resulted in his left leg twisting awkwardly.

Brazil captain Neymar pictured crying as he leaves the pitch on a stretcher :: IMAGO/nogueirafoto

Neymar left the field just seven minutes after Darwin Nunez had fired Uruguay 1-0 up in Montevideo with a brilliant diving header.

Liverpool forward Nunez later set up De la Cruz for Uruguay's second goal in the 77th minute.

Tuesday's 2-0 victory was Uruguay's first win over Brazil since 2001.

Darwin Nunez pictured (center) crossing the ball to assist Uruguay's second goal of the game :: IMAGO/Sports Press Photo/Pool Pelaez Burga

Brazil had previously been unbeaten in 37 consecutive matches against Uruguay.

Uruguay and Brazil now have seven points each after four rounds of fixtures in South America's World Cup qualifying tournament.

Argentina top the table with 12 points following a 2-0 win over Peru in Lima on Tuesday night.

Highlights: Uruguay 2-0 Brazil