Neymar dependência they call it in Brazil or being extremely dependent on the PSG star. Today, the Brazilians were allowed to prove that they could do without their injured superstar, but that was not possible at first. Hardly any accelerations or clever dribbles, hardly any chances either. It was all too little to disrupt a robust Switzerland.
Around half an hour, Widmer dropped a rare stitch at the back and Brazil suddenly got a chance. Vinicius was completely lost sight of on an excellent cross from Raphinha, but his finishing was below par and Sommer was able to make the save. The goalkeeper did the same shortly afterwards on a distant shot from Raphinha.
In the first group game against Serbia, Richarlison was only able to break the spell for Brazil around the hour and that scenario seemed to be repeated against the Swiss. This time it was Vinicius who opened the score after a mistake at Switzerland, but his goal was disallowed for offside.
Switzerland did not budge afterwards either, Brazil continued to search fruitlessly for openings. In the final phase, the Swiss cracked anyway. None of the attacking stars, but Casemiro made the difference for the Seleção. After a nice combination, he took out the outside of his foot, his shot deviated slightly from Akanji and Sommer was left without a chance.
Without impressing, Brazil thus qualifies for the 1/8th finals. Switzerland still has its fate in its own hands in the last group game against Serbia.
