Brazil vs. Switzerland: 1-0
Brazil vs. Switzerland: 1-0
A late Casemiro winner helped Brazil to a 1-0 victory over Switzerland on Monday, sending them via to the knockout levels of the World Cup in Qatar.
Brazil, who have been without star forward Neymar as a result of ankle harm, not often troubled Switzerland’s objective in a boring first half however confirmed extra risk within the second interval. Vinicius Jr. thought he had put Brazil forward on 66 minutes when he ran via on objective and slotted previous goalkeeper Yann Sommer, but it surely was disallowed for offside within the build-up.
Nonetheless, it was Casemiro who proved to be the hero for the five-time world champions as he popped up with an excellent half-volley on 83 minutes to save a slim win and a spot within the spherical of 16.
Monday’s victory leaves Brazil in a strong place to compete as leaders in Group F with six factors after two games — three forward second-place Switzerland.
It was onerous to imagine the match at Doha’s Stadium 974 was being performed on the Arabian Peninsula, for it had each set of a house sport for the Brazilians — from the thunderous roars accompanying each fancy transfer to the rhythmic beat drummed out all through.
The Brazilians had solely gained three of their 9 matchups with Switzerland as a whole, with 4 drawn and two losses, and Monday’s conflict heading for one more stalemate earlier than Casemiro’s second of magic.
With Brazil more and more determined, half-time substitute Rodrygo performed a primary time ball to Casemiro who struck it with the skin of his foot and it glided previous Sommer, the Swiss goalkeeper watching in horror because it bulged the within of his objective.
Whereas Rodrygo offered the help, Casemiro and Brazil owe a debt of gratitude to Vinicius Jr. for the objective — Brazil’s latest celebrity had drawn three more and more determined defenders onto him which created an area for the objective.
Winded by a merciless second of Brazilian brilliance, the Swiss slumped and the match might effectively have ended two or 3-0, however, that may have been unduly harsh on the Europeans who, for essentially the most half, blunted their opponents.
The Swiss, although, can take coronary heart from their efficiency and a win against Serbia in their ultimate group match will ship them via together with Brazil.
