BRAZIL came out 1-0 victors over Switzerland thanks to a late Casemiro strike.
The South Americans failed to break down Switzerland in the first-half before Vinicius Jr. thought he had opened the scoring early in the second.
Despite the celebrations, VAR have ruled the goal out as Richarlison was deemed to be offside in the build-up to the goal.
Casemiro gave the Brazilians the lead late on though, unleashing a strike that deflected past Yann Sommer in the 83rd minute to see them keep up their winning record in Group G.
- Kick-off: 4pm
- TV channel: ITV
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- Brazil XI: Alisson; Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Fred, Casemiro, Paqueta; Raphinha, Richarlison, Vinicius
- Switzerland XI: Sommer; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka, Rieder; Sow, Vargas, Embolo
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Word from the ground
Let's hear from SunSport's man on the field Phil Thomas after Brazil's dramatic winner over Switzerland:
Brazil spent four days insisting they had enough superstars to not to notice the absence of Neymar – but no-one thought that the hero would be Casemiro.
Yet that was exactly the case, when the midfielder best known for his defending than the dynamite in his boots produced an absolute rocket to send the favourites into the last 16.
Casemiro’s last goal for his country came in a qualifier against Ecuador nearly two years ago. He had five in 65 games going into this Group G clash.
But never will he hit a ball with more power and precision than the 83rd minute rocket which arrowed past Yann Sommer to snatch a win most had all but given up on.
Without their talisman Brazil had been laboured and quite frankly flat for long, long periods. Yes, they had the ball in the net from Vinicius junior, only to be denied by bad luck as much as bad judgment.
But by their magnificent standards they had been poor. Proof in fact, that while Tite tried to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes by saying they could cope without Neymar, the truth was far different
Phil ThomasSunSport
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Brazil vs Switzerland stats
Brazil dominated 54 per cent of possession against Switzerland throughout the match.
The Selecao registered a total of 13 shots, five of which were on target.
The Swiss, on the other hand, only managed six shots all of which were off target.
More below:
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FT: Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Brazil defeated Switzerland at the 974 Stadium and punched their ticket to the 2022 World Cup's Round of 16.
The Brazilians thought they opened the scoring on 64 minutes when Casemiro's brilliant through ball found Vinicius Junior down the left and the forward beat Yann Sommer with a fine finish.
But a VAR check found Tottenham star Richarlison was offside during the build-up and the goal was overruled.
However, the Selecao wouldn't be denied and broke the deadlock after 83 minutes.
That is when Rodrygo played Casemiro inside the area and the Manchester United star fired a powerful shot from a difficult angle to seal the three points
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FT: Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Peep!
That's full-time in Qatar!!!
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90+4 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Chance!
Brazil come close to another one as Vinicius tees Rodrygo off but his close-range shot is blocked by Akanji
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90+3 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Brazil are close to an important win that will seal qualification to the Last 16.
Switzerland have been unable to create a threat throughout the entirety of the match
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90 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Six more minutes of added time to go.
Switzerland have picked up the pace giving it their all for a late equaliser
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88 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
From hell to heaven then back to hell and straight into heaven.
Brazil thought they opened the scoring with Vinicius only to be denied by VAR.
But their sorrow didn't last long as Casemiro appears to have bailed them out
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87 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Chance!
Brazil are looking to seal the win there as Rodrygo tries a close-range shot that Sommer palms away!
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86 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Substitution
Another chance from Brazil manager Tite as Telles replaces Sandro
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85 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Substitution
Switzerland manager Yakin, who was completely gutted after Casemiro's late opener, brings on Frei who replaces Widmer
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83 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
What a goal! And out of nowhere!
A real Brazilian goal as Rodrygo breaks the ball down the left from Casemiro who is inside the area.
The midfielder then delivers a powerful shot from a difficult angle to beat Sommer!
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83 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Goal!
Brazil open the scoring with Casemiro!!!
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82 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
Chance
Brazil ace Guimaraes tries an effort with a long-range header from the edge of the box but Sommer picks it up with ease
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80 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
Switzerland have been unable to create a single substantial opportunity throughout the match.
Brazil have also been struggling as we approach full-time
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78 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
Tempo has slowed down in Qatar, but Brazil continue to dominate possession.
This is going to a be long final 10 minutes…
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75 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
Substitution
Switzerland manager Yakin responds with a double switch of his own as Seferovic and Aebischer come on for Embolo and Sow respectively
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Substitution
And Brazil manager Tite sees his team needs reinforcement.
Premier League duo Jesus and Antony come on for Richarlison and Raphinha respectively
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73 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
Brazil are cranking up the pressure with absolute control of the ball.
But they still need more reinforcement
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70 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
Brazil are obviously gutted with the disallowed goal that brought immense euphoria after all those fruitless efforts.
However, Tite'smen continue to push forward, doesn't matter the goal wasn't allowed as they seem to have regained some of their confidence
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Actually it was Richarlison who was offside during the build-up that led to Vinicius' goal.
The brazil star had a touch and played a critical role in the goal
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65 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
No goal!!!
Brazil thought they opened the scoring when a brilliant through ball by Casemiro foudn Vinicius down the left.
The forward broke inside the area with a fantastic dribble and beat Sommer with ease.
But a long and intense VAR check found the Real Madrid star just offiside
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64 Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Goal!
Brazil open the scoring with Vinicius!!!
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63 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
Brazil manager Tite obviously perplexed and frustrated with the current display.
The Selecao are obviously missing Neymar and will be hoping he will be available for the knockouts if/when they go through
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60 Brazil 0-0 Switzerland
Brazil manager Tite is trying to make his side more attack-minded as he knows his players are running out of ideas.
Sensible idea to bring on Newcastle's Guimaraes and replaces the defensive Fred
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