Brazil 1-0 Switzerland – World Cup 2022 LIVE RESULT: Late Casemiro STRIKE hands Brazil victory over Swiss in Group G
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.
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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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Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 at the 974 Stadium and punched their ticket to the 2022 World Cup’s Round of 16.
The Selecao 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 disallowed.
However, the Brazilians 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 down the left to seal the three points.
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Credit: Getty Brazil's major milestone
Brazil's dramatic 1-0 victory over Switzerland marked a major milestone in the Selecao's World Cup history.
The Brazilians have become only the second nation to not face a single shot on target in their first two World Cup games in a single edition.
The only other nation to achieve that feat is France in 1998 when they went on to win the trophy.
No one else has managed that since 1966 when Opta started gathering stats
Credit: AP Casemiro performance vs Switzerland
Casemiro scored Brazil's late winner against Switzerland at the 974 Stadium.
The Manchester United star was also the one that delivered the assist to Vinicius Junior's disallowed goal.
As the graphs show below, the midfielder was crucial for the Selecao although he mostly played in the left.
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Updated Group G
Brazil have moved to the top of Group G with six points and have punched their ticket to the 2022 World Cup's Last 16.
However, the Selecao haven't sealed first place as Switzerland are second with three points.
The Swiss, though, will have to wait until the final game of the group stage to find out their World Cup future.
Murat Yakin's men will face Serbia, who are targeting second place as well as Cameroon.
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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 ThomasBrazil 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.
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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
Credit: AP FT: Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
Peep!
That's full-time in Qatar!!!
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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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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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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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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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Chance!
Brazil are looking to seal the win there as Rodrygo tries a close-range shot that Sommer palms away!
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Substitution
Another chance from Brazil manager Tite as Telles replaces Sandro
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Substitution
Switzerland manager Yakin, who was completely gutted after Casemiro's late opener, brings on Frei who replaces Widmer
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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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Goal!
Brazil open the scoring with Casemiro!!!
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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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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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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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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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Brazil are cranking up the pressure with absolute control of the ball.
But they still need more reinforcement
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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