11th Match FIFA World Cup 2018
11th Match FIFA World Cup 2018
Brazil draw with Switzerland
1-1 in
World Cup 2018
World Cup 2018
v Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring with a
superb strike
v The
Swiss have not lost an opening match at the FIFA World Cup™ since England 1966
v RELIVE: As
it happened, stats, more
Brazil looked all set to party at one stage but ended up trapped
in Switzerland’s intricate defensive web, with a 1-1 draw a fair result as the
two sides made their Group E debuts at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.
Having dominated possession but without creating clear-cut
chances, the tournament favourites took the lead after 20 minutes thanks to the
kind of strike Philippe Coutinho has become known for: a spectacular curling
drive from outside the box that curled right into the far corner of Yann
Sommer’s net.
It looked as if the Rostov night would have a samba beat, but
the Swiss had other ideas. Maintaining their intensity, they conjured up an
equaliser just after the restart, with Steven Zuber nodding home from inside
the six-yard box. The five-time world champions promptly lost their poise, and
though they created some late chances, both their finishing and their play was
slightly off key.
Team Reporter Analysis
Giancarlo Giampietro with Brazil [Follow in Twitter | Facebook]
Brazil were unable to impose their style against very physical opponents. Neymar and his team-mates endured a tough evening and despite Coutinho’s early strike it was not until the end of the game that their best chances came. That said, A Seleção never expected it to be an easy night.
Brazil were unable to impose their style against very physical opponents. Neymar and his team-mates endured a tough evening and despite Coutinho’s early strike it was not until the end of the game that their best chances came. That said, A Seleção never expected it to be an easy night.
Switzerland’s fast start to the second half took everyone by surprise and got them back into the game following Brazil’s impressive first-half display. Their continuous pressing prevented the South Americans from finding their rhythm again, and their showing after the restart will have the Swiss fans hoping there is more to come.
Budweiser Man of the Match
Philippe Coutinho was Brazil’s brightest spark on what was a challenging evening for his side. His sumptuous strike is sure to figure among the goals of the tournament.
Philippe Coutinho was Brazil’s brightest spark on what was a challenging evening for his side. His sumptuous strike is sure to figure among the goals of the tournament.
4 - Valon Behrami is the
first Switzerland player in history to appear at four World Cups: Germany 2006,
South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014 and now Russia 2018. Kiki Antenen’s record of
eight appearances in world finals matches was also equalled tonight, though not
by Behrami. Stephan Lichtsteiner was the man pulling level with that mark.
What’s next
Brazil-Costa Rica, Group E, 22 June, Saint Petersburg
Serbia-Switzerland, Group E, 22 June, Kaliningrad
Brazil-Costa Rica, Group E, 22 June, Saint Petersburg
Serbia-Switzerland, Group E, 22 June, Kaliningrad
Page blog source:www.fifa.com/
Post a Comment