Coach lauds Neymar for ‘gorgeous show’

Santos coach Muricy Ramalho praised star striker Neymar for a “gorgeous show” during the South American champions’ 3-1 Club World Cup win over J-League top dogs Kashiwa Reysol. The 19-year-old sensation proved he can score when it matters as he curled in a left-footer on 19 minutes to open the account for Santos in the semi-final match in Toyota.“As you could see, Neymar is that kind of player. He is a man who can decide the match by putting on a gorgeous show,” Ramalho told Japanese media, according to the Nikkan Sports daily.Santos are likely to face Barcelona — featuring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi — in the final on Sunday, with the European champions favourites to beat Asian title holders Al Sadd in the other last-four match.“It would be great if we can play Barcelona. I will cheer for them,” Neymar told Japanese media. He was due to watch the Catalan side’s semi-final on Thursday in Yokohama.