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Brazil managed to avoid the trap set by Switzerland, during its second match in the World Cup-2022, by beating the Helvetii (1-0), Monday, at the 974 stadium, in Doha. The Seleçao, struggling offensively in the first half, ended up finding the flaw in the Swiss safe thanks to a superb goal from Casemiro and qualified for the knockout stages.
Opposed to Switzerland for their second World Cup match, in Qatar, the Seleçao was neutralized for a long time, Monday, November 28, by brave and voluntary Helvetians, who seemed determined not to lose, before cracking on a goal signed Casemiro .
After an interminable quarter-hour observation round, Brazilians and Swiss returned to a match that remained largely closed during the first half. Deprived of Neymar, injured in the ankle, the Auriverde came up against an opponent determined to press them high.
It was not until the 27th minute to see the first clear chance to credit Brazil. It was Vinicius Junior, who, on receiving a floating cross from Raphinha, missed his recovery and hit the ball with his shin towards Sommer’s goal, forced to deflect for a corner.
A shot on target from the stirring Raphinha then struggled to worry a well-placed Yann Sommer in the center of his goal (31st). However, it has the merit of underlining the slight Brazilian domination, which nevertheless remains sterile.
The two teams return to the locker room at the end of this first closed period and which sees the Brazilians, despite good intentions, fishing in the creative sector. Without their master to play, they disappoint and fail to suspend a disciplined and focused Nati.
Casemiro frees the Seleçao
In the second period, the Seleçao, which brought in Rodrygo in place of Lucas Paqueta, showed slightly more attacking intentions. But it was the Swiss who proved dangerous first, at 53′ on a center signed Widemer on the right side diverted in extremis by Alex Sandro in front of his goal.
Brazil put an end to the brief Swiss highlight by offering themselves a big chance in the 56th minute. Alerted by Vinicius Jr of a center from the outside of the right foot, Richalison, launched full axis towards Sommer’s goal, just missed taking the ball back in an acrobatic way.
In the 64th, Brazil think they have found the fault thanks to Vinicius Jr, launched on the left side by Casemiro and gone to deceive Yann Sommer with the flat foot. False joy for the Seleçao. Alerted by the VAR, the referee canceled the goal for an offside by Richarlison at the start of the action.
The match finally opens, the two teams putting more rhythm and desire. The Auriverde set off again to attack the Swiss goal, but expose themselves to Swiss counterattacks by leaving large spaces behind their midfield.
Tite changed his offensive plans and launched Gabriel Jesus and Antony fifteen minutes from the end in place of Richarlison and Raphinha to revitalize his attack.
And while we seemed to be heading for a draw, the Seleçao opened the scoring in the 83rd thanks to a half-volley shot by Casemiro, served with the heel by Rodrygo, who left Yann Sommer powerless on his line no chance . A superb achievement which wakes up the Brazilian selection which continues to attack to take shelter. In the 87th, Rodrygo found on the left side, sent a big shot that Yann Sommer managed to repel as she headed for her right corner.
The Seleçao, who finished the game in the Swiss camp, tried to double the lead during stoppage time, but missed the mark due to a lack of lucidity. Without consequence, since at the final whistle, Brazil is guaranteed to play in the round of 16.
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