Endrick played the hero for Brazil, with the teenager nodding home a 97th-minute winner for the Seleção to snatch a 3-2 victory over Mexico after a sloppy defense surrendered a 2-0 lead.

A heavily rotated Brazil side almost crumbled in the second half, conceding twice in the last 20 minutes—including a 93rd-minute equalizer—and seemed certain to settle for a tie.

But Endrick, having come on as a substitute, responded with a neat header to salvage a pre-Copa America friendly win.

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's side didn't need long to take the lead, with Andreas Pereira strolling through the Mexico defense before finishing into the bottom corner.

El Tri had their moments in the first half, forcing Alisson into a handful of smart saves.

But Brazil made it two after the break.

A well-constructed move did the work, with Yan Couto beating his man on the right wing before cutting back to Martinelli, who poked the ball into an open net.

Mexico pulled one back, though, with Yan Couto turning the ball into his own net.

El Tri had few further chances but took advantage of their best one.

The ball broke to Guillermo Martinez, who lashed past Alisson from a tight angle.

Still, there was enough time for Endrick to make the difference, with the teenager providing the first of what Seleção fans hope will be many big moments in his nation's colors.