Kolkata: Late goal from Casemiro helps Brazil to edge past Switzerland. Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 to enter the knockout stage in Qatar World Cup 2022.
Caught on the sweet spot š¤© A strike worthy of winning any match!
Step forward, @Casemiro. The Brazilian is your @Budweiser Player of the Match š #YoursToTake #Budweiser #POTM @budfootball pic.twitter.com/Vsd7zTIgnz
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 28, 2022
Brazil had a dull start with Neymar missing the starting eleven due to ankle injury in last game against Serbia. The team showed a better performance in the second-half. Vinicius Jr. almost got the lead for Brazil. In 66th minute, Vinicius ran through Yann Sommer to score before it was called off for offside.
What a strike, @Casemiro! š„ #MUFC || #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/KOI0EQUFWR
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 28, 2022
Casemiro proved to be the hero with a super-volley in the 83rd minute. The five-time world champions secure a narrow win and got placed into the round of 16.
Brazil now lead Group G of FIFA World Cup 2022 with six points from two games. The Swiss are just behind with three points lagging behind. Switzerland need to win their last grop stage match against Serbia to qualify in the next round.
