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Brazil vs Switzerland (Image Source: Twitter)
On 28 November 2022, the stage was set in Stadium 974 where Brazil took on Switzerland. It was a Group G clash of this FIFA World Cup. Brazil began their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Serbia. On the other hand, Switzerland managed a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the opening fixture.
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So, both teams were looking to continue their winning momentum in the World Cup. However, Brazil dealt a major blow as Neymar got ruled out of the clash. His ankle injury ruled him out from this clash. So, Brazil fans were hoping for a good show from the team despite missing their star man from the action.
Brazil defeated Switzerland 1-0 In FIFA World Cup 2022
Speaking of the match, Brazil started the game positively. In the 12th minute, Richarlison had a chance. In the opposition box, he tried to find Vinicius Jr. but Nico Elvedi intercepted nicely to deny any goal. Then, in the 19th minute, Richarlison had another chance. But, Elvedi cleared the chance again despite the Brazilian forward’s full stretch at the front post.
Swiss goalkeeper, Yann Sommer produced a fantastic save in the 27th minute when Raphinha managed a volley. Meanwhile, Switzerland came close to an opener in the 39th minute of the game. Ruben Vargas hesitated to hit the ball from a tight angle as Thiago Silva came up with a tackle. Therefore, the first half ended 0-0. In the second half of the match, Switzerland began the game with some intensity. In the 53rd minute, Mohameth Sow came up with a chance but Alex Sandro blocked his effort.
Then, Richarlison missed another chance for Brazil in the 57th minute as his effort flew wide off the target. But in the 66th minute, Vinicius Jr. managed to put the ball into the net. But, VAR ruled out that goal as offside. Replays pointed out as Richarlison was in an offside positing during that build-up. In the 83rd minute, Caemiro puts the Selecao 1-0 up through an improvised finish. Rodrygo came up with the assist as Brazil took the lead. In the 90+3' minute, Vinicius had a chance to double the lead. But, Manuel Akanji came up with a huge block to deny him. Finally, the match ended 1-0 in favor of the Selecaos and they qualified for the next round convincingly.