BRAZIL LEAVE IT LATE AGAINST SWITZERLAND TO QUALIFY FOR ROUND OF 16

Brazil faced Switzerland in Stadium 947-RAS Abu Aboud, David Moran officiated the match, Brazil made only one change to the side that faced Serbia in matchday one, he used a 4-3-3 formation, Brazil was without Neymar Jr who picked up an injury in matchday one against Serbia. Murat Yakin made only one change to his side that beat Cameroon in matchday one, he stuck with his 4-2-3-1 formation.

Both sides were unable to find the back of the net in the first half, Brazil created some chances and had most of the ball but it was not enough to beat Sommer in Switzerland goal, Switzerland weren’t able to test Allison in the first half, they had just one attempt, their lowest tally in the opening 45minutes since their opening game in 2010 against Spain.

Tite made an attacking half time change with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo coming in for Westham’s man Lucas Paqueta. Vinicius thought he had given Brazil the lead in the 66th minute but the goal was ruled out by VAR for outside. Tite brought in more attacking players but none could break the deadlock as the Switzerland defense was very tight, Sommer was finally beaten in the 83rd minute courtesy of a screamer by Manchester United man, Casemiro.

Casemiro’s goal proved to be the winner as Switzerland couldn’t find a way back into the game, the result of the game meant Brazil are through to the next round, while Switzerland must avoid defeat against Serbia to keep their hope of qualifying for the round of 16.