Yet another national team reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Brazil left it late but managed to overcome a stubborn Switzerland side, taking all three points with a great goal from Casemiro.
With Neymar injured for several games, the Selecao have no reason to worry: Vinicius showed he is more than capable of carrying the team, with an inspiring display.
Vini tried, but…
Switzerland warned Vinicius in their first exchanges that they were going to keep an eye on him. The Brazilian suffered some rough treatment early on to send him a clear and concise message. Vini tried everything he could on his flank. He found the net in the 65th minute, but the goal was later disallowed for offside on Richarlison at the start of the move. One of Brazil’s best performers alongside Casemiro.
Paqueta had a night to forget
It wasn’t Paqueta’s best game, let’s not kid ourselves. The midfielder started by asking for the ball and moving his team in those minutes when Tite’s team controlled the game the most. However, as the minutes went by, he began to fail to pass and disappear from the map. And that’s why Tite subbed him off at half-time, bringing on Rodrygo in his place. Paqueta, who has been suffering from a fever for the past few days, had a duel to forget.
Blackout in the first half
The 974 stadium fell into darkness in the 43rd minute of the first half. Raphinha was about to take a corner kick and the light started to get dimmer and dimmer until the referee had to stop the match momentarily. The duty worker then turned the lights back on and the match was able to continue. Curiously, Brazil was suffering a football ‘blackout’ at the time. What a scene.
The benches do what they want
It is a general trend in this World Cup. The benches are not keeping their manners during the matches and, at any action or goal, all the players jump on the pitch. The matches are being played with a lot of tension and intensity, but FIFA should put things in order.
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