Brazil clashed heads with Switzerland at Stadium 974 earlier today as they hoped to earn another victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Brazilians made a strong start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time interval.
Tite’s men continued to dominate the match in the second half and finally managed to score the opening goal in the 83rd minute when Casemiro scored with an excellent strike. The contest ended with Brazil earning a narrow 1-0 win at Stadium 974 which was enough to secure their place in the knockout phases of this World Cup.
Let’s take a look at how each Brazil player fared during the match against Switzerland.
GK: Alisson Becker – 6.5/10
The Brazilian keeper didn’t have a save to make in the game and earned an easy clean sheet today.
RB: Eder Militao – 6.5/10
Militao made some important defensive contributions and engineered one key chance in the final third.
CB: Marquinhos – 7.5/10
He kept things solid at the back and ensured another clean sheet in this World Cup.
CB: Thiago Silva – 7.5/10
Silva didn’t put a foot wrong in the game when defending inside his half and did enough to keep the opposition at bay.
LB: Alex Sandro – 8/10
Sandro gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and had two lively moments in the final third.
CM: Fred – 6.5/10
He was full of energy and running at the centre of the park but lacked quality in the Swiss half.
CM: Casemiro – 8/10
The Manchester United midfielder anchored the midfield with conviction and scored the only goal of the game with a brilliant strike.
CM: Lucas Paqueta – 6/10
He struggled to get into the flow of the game and was replaced at half-time.
RW: Raphinha – 6.5/10
Raphinha caused a few problems for the opposition but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
ST: Richarlison – 6/10
He had a couple of strikes at goal but had a quiet game in the opposition’s half.
LW: Vinicius Junior – 6.5/10
The Real Madrid winger was a constant menace down the left wing and had a goal chalked off by VAR as off-side.
Substitutes:
ST: Rodrygo – 7/10
He picked up an assist for setting up Rodrygo’s goal.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 6.5/10
Guimaraes added some energy to Tite’s midfield.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10
He had two promising moments in the final third.
RW: Antony – 6/10
Antony made one good run with the ball.
LB: Alex Telles – N/A
He didn’t get enough time to make an impact.
