Brazil vs Switzerland

Rostov Arena
Jun 17, 2018 23:30 IST
1
-
1
FT
Full Time
P. Coutinho
(21')
Zuber
(51')
Casemiro
(48')
Lichtsteiner
(32')
Schar
(66')
Behrami
(69')
Match Tied
  • Brazil
    BRA
    Switzerland
    SUI
  • 55%
    POSSESSION
    45%
  • 1
    GOALS
    1
  • 20
    SHOTS
    6
  • 4
    SHOTS ON TARGET
    2
  • 12
    FOULS COMMITED
    19
  • 1
    YELLOW CARDS
    3
  • 0
    RED CARDS
    0
  • 1
    OFF SIDES
    0
  • 7
    CORNER KICKS
    2
Match Info
  • Tournament name FIFA World Cup, 2018
  • Venue Rostov Arena
  • Date Jun 17, 2018 11:30 PM IST
  • Attendance 43109
Match Completed
88'
Stephan Lichtsteiner
Michael Lang
81'
Haris Seferovic
Breel Embolo
80'
Gabriel Jesus
Roberto Firmino
72'
Valon Behrami
Denis Zakaria
69'
Behrami
68'
Paulinho
Renato Augusto
66'
Schar
61'
Casemiro
Fernandinho
51'
Zuber
48'
Casemiro
Half Time
32'
Lichtsteiner
21'
P. Coutinho
Kick Off

Brazil

4-2-3-1
  • 9
    Gabriel Jesus
  • 19
    Willian
    11
    Philippe Coutinho
    10
    Neymar
  • 5
    Casemiro
    15
    Paulinho
  • 14
    Danilo
    2
    Thiago Silva
    3
    Miranda
    12
    Marcelo
  • 1
    Alisson
MIDFIELDER
5
Carlos Henrique Casemiro
Midfielder
17
Fernandinho Luiz Rosa
Midfielder
18
Frederico Rodrigues De Paula Santos
Midfielder
15
Jose Paulo Bezzera Maciel Junior
Midfielder
11
Philippe Coutinho Correia
Midfielder
8
Renato Soares De Oliveria Augusto
Midfielder
19
Willian Borges da Silva
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
1
Alisson Ramses Becker
Goalkeeper
16
Cassio Ramos
Goalkeeper
23
Ederson Santana de Moraes
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
7
Douglas Costa De Souza
Forward
9
Gabriel Fernando De Jesus
Forward
10
Neymar Da Silva Santos Junior
Forward
20
Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira
Forward
21
Taison Barcellos Freda
Forward
DEFENDER
14
Danilo Luiz da Silva
Defender
22
Fagner Conserva Lemos
Defender
6
Filipe Luis Kasmirski
Defender
3
Joao Miranda De Souza Filho
Defender
12
Marcelo Vieira da Silva
Defender
13
Marquinhos Aoas Correa
Defender
4
Pedro Tonon Geromel
Defender
2
Thiago Emiliano da Silva
Defender

Switzerland

4-2-3-1
  • 9
    Haris Seferovic
  • 23
    Xherdan Shaqiri
    15
    Blerim Dzemaili
    14
    Steven Zuber
  • 11
    Valon Behrami
    10
    Granit Xhaka
  • 2
    Stephan Lichtsteiner
    22
    Fabian Schaer
    5
    Manuel Akanji
    13
    Ricardo Rodriguez
  • 1
    Yann Sommer
MIDFIELDER
15
Blerim Dzemaili
Midfielder
17
Denis Lemi Zakaria Lako Lado
Midfielder
16
Gelson Da Conceicao Tavares Fernandes
Midfielder
10
Granit Xhaka
Midfielder
8
Remo Freuler
Midfielder
14
Steven Zuber
Midfielder
11
Valon Behrami
Midfielder
23
Xherdan Shaqiri
Midfielder
GOALKEEPER
21
Roman Buerki
Goalkeeper
1
Yann Sommer
Goalkeeper
12
Yvon Mvogo
Goalkeeper
FORWARD
7
Breel Embolo
Forward
9
Haris Seferovic
Forward
19
Josip Drmic
Forward
18
Mario Gavranovic
Forward
DEFENDER
22
Fabian Schaer
Defender
3
Francois Moubandje
Defender
20
Johan Djourou
Defender
5
Manuel Akanji
Defender
6
Michael Lang
Defender
4
Nico Elvedi
Defender
13
Ricardo Rodriguez
Defender
2
Stephan Lichtsteiner
Defender
90'
Thank you!
Thank you for joining us for the last World Cup match of the weekend!
90'
Comments
While Neymar played well, he also seemed to hold on to the ball for too long at times, slowling down Brazil's attacks. Switzerland were patient in their approach and snatched a controversial goal off a corner. After the Swiss scored, they seemed to be in control during the entire second half, hardly letting Brazil build up their play in the way that they would've liked.
90'
Final analysis
Another great game in this tournament! The Swiss did not give up after conceding the wonder-goal to Coutinho, and they're rewarded with a point against the toughest rival in their group. Brazil will want to forget about this game and move on to the next one, hoping they can still finish first in their group.
90'
FINAL WHISTLE!
The ref blows the whistle and the game is over! 1-1!
90'
Free Kick
Neymar stands over the free kick. He opts to cross the ball and the initial header is sent right back into the air. From that, Renato Augusto has a shot which is saved off the line.
90'
Foul on Neymar
Neymar wins a free kick close to the top of the box, in a dangerous position for the Swiss defense.
90'
SHOULD HAVE SCORED!
This time its Joao Miranda who finds himself with time and space at the top of the box, but his volley is unable to trouble Sommer as it's off target, fizzing past the left post.
89'
ANOTHER CHANCE!
The free kick swung in from deep is headed well by Firmino, but Sommer is there once again to parry it away. The rebound almost falls to another Brazilian player, but is cleared before more danger could arrive.
87'
ALMOST!
A cross from Willian finds Neymar running through the box, but the star man is unable to direct his header anywhere but straight into Sommer's arms.
87'
Substitution
Michael Lang (on). Stephan Lichtsteiner (off). (Switzerland)
86'
Swiss change.
Lichtsteiner makes way for Lang
83'
Switzerland slowing the game down
Switzerland slowing the game down now, as this would be a great result for them against a team that many people have picked to win the cup.
81'
Shot for Firmino
A defensive mistake from Switzerland and the ball falls to Firmino on the right side of the box, but the Liverpool man is unable to convert his volley as the angle closes.
80'
Swiss change
Seferovic comes off for Embolo
80'
Substitution
Breel Embolo (on). Haris Seferovic (off). (Switzerland)
79'
Brazil frustrated
Brazil have been unable to get as close to the Swiss goal as they'd like, and lately have resorted to taking shots from far.
79'
Substitution
Roberto Firmino (on). Gabriel Jesus (off). (Brazil)
78'
Final Brazilian change
Firmino enters for Gabriel Jesus
77'
Neymar shot
Neymar has a curling shot that Sommer catches easily at his near post.
76'
Fernandinho shot
Fernandinho has a shot from 25 yards, but it sails harmlessly over.
75'
Swiss Control
Switzerland have been more-or-less in control in this half, especially compared to their first half performance.
73'
Penalty shout?
Gabriel Jesus receives the ball and takes a touch before being grabbed by a Swiss defender. The Brazilian wants a penalty but the referee doesn't agree.
71'
Substitution
Denis Zakaria (on). Valon Behrami (off). (Switzerland)
70'
Swiss change
Behrami leaves the pitch, making way for Zakaria.
70'
Shot for Coutinho
Coutinho receives an inch-perfect pass from Neymar, but the former is unable to direct his volley goal-bound.
68'
Yellow Card
Valon Behrami (Switzerland)
67'
Behrami Yellow
Yellow card is shown to Valon Behrami for a foul on Neymar.
67'
Brazilian change
Renato Augusto comes in for Paulinho.
67'
Willian shot
Willian receives the ball on the right side and cuts inside to shoot with his left, but the shot is well over the bar.
67'
Substitution
Renato Augusto (on). Paulinho (off). (Brazil)
65'
Free Kick Brazil
Neymar and Marcelo again stand over the free kick, and its Neymar who puts the ball in.
65'
Yellow Card
Fabian Schar (Switzerland)
62'
Yellow for Schar
Schar is shown a yellow card for pulling Neymar's shirt.
60'
Worries for Brazil
After his shot, Neymar seemed to be walking a bit gingerly. The entire Brazilian nation will hope that it's an injury that their star man can simply walk off.
60'
Brazilian change
Fernandinho enters for Casemiro
60'
Substitution
Fernandinho (on). Casemiro (off). (Brazil)
59'
Casemiro shot
A shot from Casemiro flies well over the bar.
57'
Brazil shots
Brazil now controlling the game, after two quick shots from Coutinho are blocked consecutively. Neymar finds the ball on the left side of the box and unleashes a shot that hits the side netting.
53'
Behrami down
Behrami is down and his holding his knee, as assistance from the sideline is called.
52'
Swiss pressure
The Swiss are most definitely growing in confidence following the goal, and another attack up the right side leads to a throw-in in an advanced position for the men in red.
50'
THE SWISS ARE BACK!
The corner from Shaqiri frinds Zuber almost completely alone in the middle of the box. Zuber then makes no mistake, and smashes the ball into the top of the net with his head. The Brazilian players are claiming that Zuber pushed off, and they may have a case there.
50'
Goal
Steven Zuber. Assist by Xherdan Shaqiri (Switzerland)
49'
GOAL FOR THE SWISS!
HEADER OFF THE CORNER!!!
48'
Chance
Some good play sees Neymar connect with Paulinho, who tries to put a ball into Gabriel Jesus. The ball is too strong though and picked up by Sommer.
47'
Casemiro yellow card
The first Brazilian yellow card of the match goes to Casemiro for a late challenge on Dzemaili
47'
Yellow Card
Casemiro (Brazil)
46'
We're underway again!
No changes for either side as the second half starts.
45'
Second half on the way
The teams are re-entering the pitch, and it's the Swiss who will have to take the game to Brazil if they want to get anything from this match.
45'
Half Time Analysis
The Swiss succumbed to Brazil's fast start and the goal was definitely on the cards after the many attempts that Brazil were able to create in the first 20 minutes. After the goal though, the Swiss seemed to find their feet and grow into the match, creating a couple of opportunities for themselves.
45'
Brazil lead at the half
At the half, it's the Brazilians that lead after a spectacular effort from Coutinho. The Brazilians are performing in the same way that they have during the qualifiers for this cup. If they keep up this form, they will be a tough team for anyone in the world to stop.
45'
Last action
In the last action of the half, the Swiss swing a free kick into the back post which is headed by Schar. The header is easily caught by Alisson though, and the referee blows the halftime whistle soon thereafter.
45'
Chance!
The corner is swung in by Neymar and Thiago Silva is the first to get to the ball. Running across the goal, the PSG man is unable to redirect the ball back towards the net.
45'
Two minutes added
The officials have added two minutes of additional time.
44'
Halftime approaching
As the half approaches, the game has definitely slowed down. The Brazilians still look confident, but Switzerland have had their opportunities to level the score.
41'
Close!
After playing out from the back, Brazil find Paulinho in the middle of the pitch, and the Barcelona man delivers Gabriel Jesus a great through ball. Jesus is unable to properly control it though, and is muscled off the ball before he can shoot.
38'
That one hurts
A shot from Zuber is hit poorly and hits Thiago Silva in the face before going out for a throw-in.
34'
Brazil confident
Brazil are incredibly confident when they're on the ball, as there's always an option for the pass open.
33'
Header!
From the corner, Gabriel Jesus is able to make contact with his head but is unable to steer his effort towards the goal. The ball rolls across the end line and eventually finds Neymar, who is offside.
32'
Free Kick Brazil
Marcelo and Neymar stand over the free kick, and it's Marcelo who whips the ball in – it's cleared for a corner before it can reach a Brazilian head.
32'
Foul on Neymar
Neymar is brought down on the left side of the box.
31'
Yellow Card
Stephan Lichtsteiner (Switzerland)
27'
Swiss Possession
The game has slowed a bit since the Brazilian goal, as Switzerland have been able to have some periods of extended possession.
27'
Slight clash of heads
Schar and Casemiro bump heads after the Brazilian clears the ball.
22'
Incredible atmosphere
The Brazilian fan are making their voice heard now, chanting “the champions have returned” in Portuguese.
20'
Goal
Philippe Coutinho (Brazil)
17'
The Coutinho Special!
As soon as he started winding up, we knew where that ball was going to end up! The ball falls to Coutinho in his preferred spot on the left side of the box, and the Barcelona forward unleashes a power shot that Sommer has no chance with. An incredible strike for Coutinho, and exactly what the Brazilians needed to truly assert their authority in this match.
17'
GOAL FOR BRAZIL!
WHAT A GOAL!
16'
Brazilian Pressure
Switzerland have done well to this point to hold off the Brazilian effort, but we'll see how much longer this can last – the longer Brazil have had the ball, the more dangerous their attacks have become.
16'
Free Kick Brazil
Neymar and Marcelo stand over the ball. It's Neymar who takes it, but the free kick ends up hitting the wall.
15'
Foul against Behrami
Valon Behrami brings down Neymar about 10 meters from the top of the box.
13'
Cross too strong
Some good play in the midfield leads to Gabriel receiving the ball again on the left side of the Swiss box. Standing up his defender, he eventually puts in a cross that's just too far for Willian.
11'
Chance!
After good play from Coutinho, the ball falls to Neymar on the left side of the Swiss box, who puts in a first-time cross. It's poorly cleared and the ball finds Paulinho in the box, but his shot is scuffed and just wide of the far post.
8'
Brazil playing for the win
Brazil have lost their last two games in the World Cup – the historic loss against Germany followed by the Third Place match against the Netherlands. They'll be doing everything they can to prevent that streak from becoming three in a row.
6'
Good effort by the Brazilians
Neymar is brought down in the middle of the pitch but the referee decides to play the advantage. Jesus picks up the ball and plays it to Willian, who cuts to his right and lets loose a powerful cross that finds no one.
3'
First Chance!
The first chance is for the men in red! Shaqiri puts in a cross which is met by Dzemaili, who is alone in the box. The forward tries an acrobat effort but it ends up off-target.
3'
Swiss Press
The Swiss start the game by pressing Brazil high, trying to prevent them from easily setting up in their half.
1'
Kickoff!
Brazil start us off in the match!
0'
Switzerland's Plan
Switzerland know they have a large task on their hands - this Brazilian team reached the semi-finals of the last Cup and have only seemed to improve with Tite in charge. The Swiss will try their best to not let Brazil completely dominate the match.
0'
National Anthems
The teams are on the pitch as the national anthems for both nations sound. This game promises to be a good one, as Brazil will most definitely be looking to get all 3 points.