Raphinha's right-hamstring scare cast the only real uncertainty over Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti, a night Matheus Cunha had already bent decisively in the Seleção's direction before half-time.
Cunha punishes Haiti before Brazil lose Raphinha
Cunha broke through in the 23rd minute, turning Brazil's territorial edge into the lead. Thirteen minutes later he struck again, giving Carlo Ancelotti's side the cushion its 57% possession had promised but not immediately delivered.
The concern arrived before the interval when Raphinha went down holding the back of his right leg. The Barcelona forward received treatment, was replaced by Bournemouth attacker Rayan, and the Brazilian federation later said he had felt pain in his right hamstring, started treatment and would be reassessed.
Vinicius Junior drives Brazil into control
Vinicius Junior added the third at 45 minutes, making the half-time score the full-time score. His 8.2-rated display included one goal, one assist, two shots on target from two attempts and one key pass, the end product Brazil needed after their anxious draw with Morocco.
