Alisson Becker rescued by VAR in chaotic friendly after two red cards

Alisson Becker was saved by VAR after being shown a straight red card in Brazil's ill-tempered World Cup qualifying match with Ecuador.

The Liverpool goalkeeper was initially shown a red card for a high foot half an hour into the match, but VAR intervened and saved Alisson from an early shower.

There had already been two red cards in the match, which is 1-0 to Brazil, and Alisson's would have made it ten-men for Brazil.

Alisson was starting in goal for Brazil ahead of Manchester City rival Ederson.

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro gave Brazil the lead after six minutes and then Ecuador's goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez was shown a red card.

Brazil looked to be in the driving seat, but Tottenham full back Emerson Royale was also shown a red to even up the numbers at 10 against 10.

To put Brazil on the back foot, Alisson was initially shown a red card, but that was downgraded to a yellow once VAR intervened.

Brazil sit top of their World Cup qualifying group, nine points ahead of Argentina.