Neymar scores first goal for Barca in 7-1 rout

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores from the penalty spot against Thailand's national team during their friendly soccer match at the Rajamangala national stadium in Bangkok, Aug 7, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

BANGKOK, Thailand - Neymar scored his first goal in a Barcelona shirt on Wednesday, helping his new team beat Thailand 7-1 in a preseason friendly.

The Brazil striker scored the team's opening goal in the 11th minute at Rajamangala National Stadium. Lionel Messi added two goals, Pedro Rodriguez scored a hat trick and Alexis Sanchez also scored.

Barcelona will next fly to Malaysia on Thursday to play a friendly in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The Spanish league starts the following weekend.

Barcelona's Neymar (R) fights for the ball with Thailand's Puttinan Wannasri during their friendly soccer match at Rajamangala national stadium in Bangkok, Aug 7, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]