BRAZIL – SWITZERLAND. Brazil validates its ticket for the round of 16 of the World Cup thanks to its sluggish victory (1-0) against Switzerland. The Seleção can thank Casemiro, author of the only goal of the meeting (83rd). Summary of the game.
19:09 – The summary of the match
Brazil faced Switzerland on Monday at the 974 – Ras Abu Aboud stadium in Doha on behalf of the second day of group matches of the World Cup. A shock at the top of group G between two nations who had won their first match of the competition and could validate their ticket for the round of 16 of the competition. But this poster did not keep its promises. After a lackluster first period, the two teams left with a goalless draw. Same music on the way back from the locker room with Brazilians who stumbled on the good defense of the Nati and the Swiss unable to frame their attempts. Everything finally happened in the last quarter of an hour. In a highlight of the Seleçāo, Casemiro found the breach with a superb strike (83rd) and offered victory to his team. A sluggish but deserved success which allows the Seleção to qualify for the rest of the competition.
19:08 – Casemiro: “We knew it was going to be hard”
Hero of the match, Casemiro gave his impressions after the final whistle at the microphone of beIN Sports: “We knew the group was difficult. Today we knew it was going to be tough. Our primary objective was qualification. We Withstood the pressure well. We were patient and we managed to score. I’m very happy with my goal but the most important thing today is really qualifying.”
19:05 – Brazil can thank Casemiro
The men of Titus have long come up against a well-organized Nati. Unable to be dangerous, it took the end of the meeting to see the first hot actions of the Seleção. Finally, it was thanks to a superb strike from the Mancunian midfielder in the 83rd minute that the Brazilians ensured qualification for the eighth.
18:58 – Brazil qualified for the round of 16
By winning (1-0) against Switzerland, the Brazilians validated their ticket for the round of 16 of the competition. Tite’s men are first in Group G with 6 points and certain to play the next round. The Nati, second, will have to fight against Serbia to try to qualify.
18:53 – The match Brazil – Switzerland is over (1-0)
The final advantage in the score (1-0) of Brazil is rather logical in view of the stats proposed at the end of this match. The Brazilians have indeed a slight advantage in terms of ball possession but have also and above all shown themselves to be more threatening by framing more shots (5 shots against 0 for Switzerland).
18:51 – Rodrygo countered!
Casemiro finds Vinicius who shifts his friend Rodrygo perfectly into the box. The Madrilenian tries his luck, it is countered in extremis by Akanji, heroic.
18:48 – Vinicius spoils the counter
The Real Madrid player goes green the Swiss goal but finally stumbles on Akanji. There was better to do. Rodrygo was alone, it was a two against one.
18:47 – Brazil grows!
This opener gave wings to the Brazilians who are pressing high to try to double the lead at the end of the game.
18:46 – Change for the Seleção
New change for Tite in this Brazil – Switzerland: Alex Sandro is replaced by Alex Telles.
18:46 – Change for the National
New change for Murat Yakın: Widmer is replaced by Frei at the end of the match.
18:43 – Casemiro’s strike!
Brazil open the scoring! The Manchester United midfielder infiltrates the box, finds Rodrygo who hands him a touch of the ball. Casemiro does not ask questions and sends a heavy shot that deceives Sommer.
18:39 – Goal to Ras Abu Aboud (1-0)!
83ᵉ. The Brazilians change the score to 1-0 at Stadium 974, as we play the 83rd minute in this Brazil – Switzerland.
6:39 p.m. – 10 minutes left
Last straight line of this meeting between Brazil and Switzerland. The two coaches have brought in new blood to try to make a difference.
18:38 – The serene Swiss
Solid defensively, the Swiss seem very calm. Murat Yakın’s men bravely play their luck by seriously reciting their score.
6:33 p.m. – Double change for the National Team
Murat Yakın’s turn to bring in new blood: Embolo and Sow are replaced by Seferovic and Aebischer.
18:31 – Good intervention by Widmer
Vinicius accelerates and tries to pass Widmer in gear. Good intervention from the defender of the Nati who clears the danger in touch.
18:30 – Double change for Brazil
Two new changes for Tite in this Brazil – Switzerland: Raphinha and Richarlison are replaced by Antony and Jesus.
18:26 – The Nati stand up to the Seleção
Still 20 minutes of play in this game Brazil – Switzerland. The Nati does not weaken and is on an equal footing with the Brazilians.
18:25 – False joy for the Seleçao
The Brazilians thought they had opened the scoring on a counter flash. There was finally offside at the start of the action.
18:22 – The referee disallows the goal!
66ᵉ. After consulting the video, Ivan Barton announces his final decision: the goal is not awarded to Brazil. The score remains unchanged at Stadium 974!
18:22 – Outstanding goal at Stadium 974
66ᵉ. Are we heading towards a goal or not? Ivan Barton has a doubt about the last action and consults the video.
6:21 p.m. – Vinicius Junior unlocks the counters at Ras Abu Aboud (1-0)!
64ᵉ. This goal from Vinicius Junior allows the Brazilians to lead 1 to 0, in the 64th minute in this 2nd period. The counters are unlocked at Stadium 974 and Switzerland is now under pressure!
18:19 – New thrill in the Brazilian box
Nice collective action in the Brazilian area. Fernandes shifts Xhaka in the axis whose strike is countered. There was better to do, Embolo was completely alone on the left of the goal.
18:17 – Double change for the National
Two changes for Murat Yakın in this Brazil – Switzerland: Vargas and Rieder are replaced by Fernandes and Steffen.
18:16 – Change for the Seleção
Second change for Tite in this Brazil – Switzerland: Fred, little in sight, is replaced by Guimarães.