After an exciting Group G matchup at Lusail Stadium, No. 1 ranked Brazil defeated their counterparts in Serbia 2-0.
It was an exceptional first half for Serbia, the 21-ranked team, who held off Brazil, ranked No. 1 and favored to win the tournament, for 45 minutes on Thanksgiving Day. Serbia has never even gotten out of a Group Stage of the World Cup since their independence from Yugoslavia.
In the 59th minute Brazil’s Alex Sandro had a great strike that came right off the post – the closest opportunity for the canary yellow so far. With 30 minutes to go, Brazil led in 13 shots to one, though no score on the board. Neymar’s effort finally paid off in the 62nd minute when his short pass to Junior resulted in a tap from Richarlison and finally a goal on the board for Brazil.
And just 10 minutes later, Richarlison enhanced the cushion to 2-0 after an incredible assist by Junior. The 25-year-old forward popped up the ball over his shoulder with a scissor kick into the corner of the back of the net. Two attempts … two goals. Brazil has won five World Cups , while this is Serbia’s third World Cup appearance. Their last meeting was in a group stage during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where Brazil defeated Serbia 2-0. Brazil will face Switzerland on Monday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. ET at Stadium 974.
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