Collins and Thiago score in international friendlies for their countries

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Collins and Thiago score in international friendlies for their countries
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Brentford's Nathan Collins and Igor Thiago scored in international friendlies over the weekend. Collins netted the only goal in the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 win against Qatar, while Thiago contributed to Brazil's 6-2 victory over Panama after coming off the bench. Collins scored early in the match from a free-kick, and both sides finished with ten players. Thiago, making his first appearance at the Maracanã, assisted a goal and scored a penalty in the second half. Elsewhere, Scotland and Norway achieved victories in their final home friendlies before the World Cup. Scotland drew 1-1 with Bolivia, while Norway defeated Sweden 3-1 in Oslo.

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  • Collins scored in Ireland's 1-0 win against Qatar.
  • Thiago had a goal and an assist in Brazil's 6-2 win over Panama.
  • Scotland drew 1-1 with Bolivia in their final home friendly.
  • Norway defeated Sweden 3-1 ahead of the World Cup.
  • Both Collins and Thiago's performances highlight their readiness for upcoming matches.
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Brentford players Nathan Collins and Igor Thiago were both on target as they helped their respective countries win international friendlies over the weekend.Collins scored the only goal of the game in...

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