FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2018: Group E Recap, Brazil And Switzerland Advance
Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Serbia 2-0 in Moscow. In addition, escaped an early exit after 2-2 draw with Costa Rica.
Brazil will now prepare for Mexico who finished second in Group F. While the Swiss will face off with the Swedish national team after finishing second in Group E.
Brazil manager Tite fielded the same XI starting lineup as against with Costa Rica hoping for a better outcome and it paid off. Barcelona Paulinho softly and gently hit a ball that entered the goal. The second came from a header by Thiago Silva from a corner kick.
“There is still more to grow,” said Tite, the coach. “From here, it’s up.”
Blerim Dzemaili put the Swiss ahead in the 31st minute. However, Kendall Watson headed a goal from a corner kick in the 56th minute. Despite the score, the Swiss kept pushing and Josip Drmic scored what was thought to be the game winner. Nevertheless, the Central Americans came back in stoppage time to tie the game after a penalty kick was awarded.
Team Profiles:
Brazil (2-1-0, 7 points)
- Results: Drew with Switzerland, 1-1. Beat Costa Rica, 2-0. Beat Serbia, 2-0.
- Notable: After exiting in a dramatic way at home in 2014 against Germany, the five-times world champions are looking to avenge in make it the finals in this World Cup edition.
- Player to watch: Neymar, the Paris Saint Germain player continues to be the attention of all praises and criticism. However, he has many good players around him that make him look good.
Switzerland (1-2-0, 5 points)
- Results: Tied Brazil, 1-1. Beat Serbia, 2-1. Tied Costa Rica, 2-2
- Notable: There best position ever has been quarterfinals. They are looking to pass the Swedish in the Round of 16 in order to make it to the quarterfinals again.
- Player to watch: Granit Xhaka continues to be the leader and motor of this team. Where he goes, the team will go.
