Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 with a goal from Casemiro and qualified for the round of 16

Brazil, one of the great candidates for the title, advanced to the round of 16 of the World Cup this Monday by beating Switzerland 1-0 in an even match that was defined in the last minutes with a great goal from casemiro.

The “Verdeamarela” added their second victory in two games and reached six points in the Group Gthree ahead of Switzerland and five ahead of Cameroon and Serbia, making it the second team to advance to the round along with France.

In the game played at stadium 954 in front of 40,000 fans, Brazil shared control of the ball with Switzerland, which made it difficult for them to assert their individual talents to dominate their opponents.

The star’s absence due to injury Neymar It affected the Brazilian team when it was left without its main card of imbalance.

Brazil had its first approach at minute 26 with an imperfect shot from Vinicius Jr. that was left in the hands of goalkeeper Yann Sommer, after a cross from Raphinha from the right sector.

In the second stage, the selected one led by Tite He showed a greater attitude to seek victory, but it was not easy for him to undermine the defensive firmness of the Swiss team despite the talent of its players.

The match opened after 83 minutes thanks to a great definition by Casemiro with a powerful cross shot that entered one of the corners of the goal, after a good joint play between Vinicius and Raphinha.

On Friday, Brazil will close their participation in the group stage against Cameroon, while Switzerland will face Serbia.