Serbia vs. Brazil: Live Updates, Score and Reaction from 2018 World Cup Game
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Neymar's Brazil take on Serbia with both teams needing a result at Moscow's Spartak Stadium to advance to the World Cup last 16. The Selecao left it late to get the better of Costa Rica in their last game, and will be without the injured Danilo and Douglas Costa today.
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- June 27, 2018
Serbia 0-2 Brazil (FT)
Paulinho 35', Thiago Silva 67'.
Lineups: SRB: Stojkovic, Rukavina, Veljkovic, Milenkovic, Kolarov, Matic, Milinkovic-Savic, Ljajic, Tadic, Kostic, Mitrovic. BRA: Alisson, Fagner, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Marcelo, Casemiro, Paulinho, Coutinho, Willian, Neymar, Jesus.
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Neymar's Stepping Up
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Neymar Jr vs Serbia 65 passes completed 83% passing accuracy 9 take ons completed 4 key passes 3 long balls 2 crosses 1 assist Neymar has had trouble, but that goal against Costa Rica has given him the confidence to play the football we all know he is capable of. https://t.co/spOfJIXa4D
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#SRBBRA Game Breakdown
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Reaction
Brazil top the group in relative comfort in the end and Switzerland will join them in the last 16.
Full time
Serbia 0-2 Brazil
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Brazil Top the Group!
Samba stars beat Serbia 2-0 to reach last 16
Injury Time
Three minutes added on.
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89'
Final minute. Neymar twists and turns but can't get a shot away.
Switzerland have re-taken the lead against Costa Rica, but it doesn't change the standings. They'll go through second, Brazil first.
85'
Brazil almost waltz through the Serbian back line but as Neymar tries to lob the goalkeeper, Stojkovic puts a big right paw up to bat the ball down and away from the striker.
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via MARCA in English82'
Time ticking down on Serbia's World Cup adventure. Willian gets into the box and pulls it back for Neymar, but he skies his effort.
SBA sub: Radonjic on for Kostic
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79'
A cross from the right finds Matic in the box, but after chesting down he scoops a shot over the bar.
BRA sub: Coutinho off, Renato Augusto on
75'
Final 15 minutes and Brazil are on their way to topping the group.
SRB sub: Zivkovic on for Ljajic.
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72'
Filipe Luis skids a volley toward goal, but it's saved by Stojkovic. Serbia deflated, just as they were building some momentum too. Mitrovic is booked for dissent.
Game Over?!
Neymar's corner, Thiago Silva's thumping header at the near post! 2-0 to Brazil and that could shut the gates for a Serbia comeback.
67' - GOAL!
Serbia 0-2 Brazil Thiago Silva
BRA sub
Paulinho off, Fernandinho on
64'
Another chance for Mitrovic! He gets up above Fagner and powers down a header, but it's central and Alisson saves!
63'
Suddenly Serbia pour forward and create three or four half chances; a cross loops past Alisson and almost hits the far post, Tadic can't quite get a clean shot away from inside the box and then Milinkovic-Savic smashes one well off target.
60'
HUGE CHANCE! Rukavina's cross is palmed by Alisson straight to Mitrovic, he heads it goalward...but straight at Thiago Silva! From five yards, simply had to score.
Goal for Costa Rica
Costa Rica have levelled matters against Switzerland. 1-1 there. Brazil and Switzerland still the top two though, so Serbia still need two goals.
56'
Lightning counter, Coutinho frees Neymar with a great ball, he goes one-on-one...and delays the shot, then hits it straight at the keeper. Neymar should do better.
52'
Good counter from Serbia through the middle, but Tadic and Ljajic get it all wrong as they try to link on the edge of the box. Was briefly three against three there.
48'
Jesus speeds away from Matic who fouls him. Yellow card and he'll miss the round of 16 if Serbia turn this around.
Second half
We are back underway.
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Simon Edwards @SimonEdwardsSAF
As incredibly talented as Neymar is, his decision making is so often poor. Everything can look easy for him but far too often he passes when he has to rather than when he can. Slows the build up, kills the momentum and allows the opposition defense to get set. Such a shame.
SwissFootball UK @FootballSwiss
HT: #SUI 1-0 #CRC So far, so good. Switzerland were under intense pressure for much of the first half hour with Yann Sommer called upon several times & the crossbar also coming to #SUI's aid. Dzemaili blasted home to put Switzerland in front and on course for qualification.
Reaction
It's Coutinho's day...and his World Cup, so far. Can Serbia find a way back?
Half Time
Serbia 0-1 Brazil
Neymar curls one just over from 20 yards. Good angle, just wide...and that's the halfway point.
Injury time
Two minutes added on
42'
Neymar down once more. Spent a lot of time on the floor in this half, he has. Nothing too threatening from Serbia since Brazil took the lead.
39'
Coutinho has been excellent. Two goals already, an assist today, excelling as a No. 8. Big questions now for Serbia who simply must find a way back into the game, or they exit the World Cup.
Advantage Brazil!
A great pass from Coutinho, Paulinho surges through the middle, beats the keeper to the ball and lofts it over Stojkovic and in! 1-0, Brazil move top as it stands.
35' - GOAL!
Serbia 0-1 Brazil Paulinho
33'
Switzerland have scored - that puts them top. As it stands, Brazil are second and Serbia need a goal. Yellow card for Ljajic for a foul on Neymar.
30'
Jesus streaks away behind the defence, onside, but takes an age to get a shot away after cutting in. His effort is tame in the end, easily blocked.
26'
Big hand from Stojkovic to thwart Neymar, who scooped a shot toward the far post. Jesus is down and getting treatment on an ankle injury at the moment.
23'
Both sides have threatened going forward this half. The game is entering a slower phase now though, with Brazil in possession at the back.
19'
Willian is a threat down the right again, this time winning a corner with his cross. Neymar initially threatens but Kostic does well to win the ball and take it away from danger.
15'
Serbia pour forward and the cross is aimed to Mitrovic; he takes a touch in the box but Miranda clears forcefully. At the other end Neymar frees Willian, but his cross is wild.
12'
Kostic races at Fagner and beats him, winning a free-kick. Meanwhile Costa Rica have struck the woodwork for the second time in 10 minutes.
Marcelo Off for Filipe Luis After 9'
via ESPN.comBRA sub
Marcelo off, Filipe Luis on
8'
Problems for Brazil as Marcelo walks over to the touchline and looks to be in all kinds of discomfort.
5'
Almost 1-0 to Costa Rica in the other game - we'll keep you up to date. Here, meanwhile, Rukavina crosses from the right but Mitrovic fouls Thiago Silva in an aerial battle.
3'
What a start it almost is for Brazil, Jesus streaking through the middle and Neymar eventually side-footing wide from five yards - but the offside flag is up.
Kick-off!
We are underway! Pressure on Brazil, opportunity for Serbia.
Serbia's Focus
Easy permutations as far as the Europeans are concerned: Win and through, defeat and out. A draw will rely on the scoreline and a win for Costa Rica over Switzerland, which isn't terribly likely.
20 Mins to KO
As it stands, Group E:
Brazil 4 pts Switzerland 4 pts Serbia 3 pts Costa Rica 0 pts
Beware, Brazil!
Portugal came within a few inches of being knocked out by Iran. Argentina needed a late, late winner to make the last 16. And today, Germany HAVE been knocked out at the group stage. Brazil can take nothing for granted!
- June 28, 2018
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