Despite dictating the pace of the game, Brazil were never completely dominant and had Switzerland's rather toothless attack to thank for not taking advantage of the possession and space the underdogs were afforded. Fernandinho (Brasil) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Tiredness could come into it and Brazil will feel they have the speed and freshness needed to break down the field and score. In surprising fashion, Switzerland are now starting to come more and more into the game. Paulinho (Brasil) wins a free kick on the left wing. Casemiro (Brasil) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. We are back underway in Rostov as Brazil try to extend their 1-0 lead. Silva is now down on the floor after Zuber's shot smashed into the side of his face. Substitution, Brasil. Behrami has enjoyed some great battles with Neymar but he loses this one and commits a foul. Assisted by Xherdan Shaqiri. Corner, Switzerland. Assisted by Xherdan Shaqiri with a cross following a corner. Brazil scream for a penalty after Jesus goes down after competing with Akanji...they are praying for VAR but Ramos waves away any appeals. Breel Embolo replaces Haris Seferovic. Attempt missed. Good evening and welcome to our live text coverage of the Group E match between Brazil and Switzerland from the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Attempt saved. Roberto Firmino (Brasil) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. The Barcelona star has done just that but on that occasion he could only concede a goal kick. Attempt missed. It is a little bit end-to-end at present and that will please the neutrals in attendance. Lichtsteiner puts Marcelo under pressure under a high ball and he wins a throw-in. This game has yet to burst into life and the same can be said of Neymar and Jesus who have barely had a kick. Brazil vs. Bolivia: CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying live stream, TV channel, how to watch online, Neymar news The reigning Copa America champions are … Dzemaili is trying his best to drop deep and start a move but he is being tracked superbly by Casemiro, Paulinho and Coutinho. Conceded by Fabian Schär. Substitution, Brasil. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus following a corner. Attempt missed. While he has not had many touches, Seferovic has worked himself into the ground for Switzerland. Willian (Brasil) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Gabriel Jesus (Brasil) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Yellow card awarded and he will need to keep calm for the remainder of the game. Coutinho had another chance to score with 20 minutes left but his neat control was followed by a wayward drive, and Gabriel Jesus saw a penalty appeal waved away when he was challenged by Manuel Akanji in the box. The two teams have just finished their warm-ups at the Rostov Arena and we have just 20 minutes to wait before we can finally see what Brazil have to offer! Personalize your videos, scores, and news! Substitution, Brasil. Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 94' Second Half ends, Spain 1, Switzerland 0.

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Attempt missed. Xherdan Shaqiri (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Neymar (Brasil) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Switzerland can reflect on an excellent start to their campaign, having claimed a point from the most difficult of their group matches and improved their chances of reaching the knockout stages for the second consecutive tournament. Renato Augusto replaces Paulinho. First Half ends, Brasil 1, Switzerland 0. Coutinho has two shots blocked from the edge of the area before Neymar sees his effort deflected for a corner. Have your say on the game in the comments. France, Argentina and Germany have all struggled in their opening games and there is still two matches left for Selecao to find their groove. Conceded by Michael Lang. Coutinho (Brasil) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.

Fabian Schär (Switzerland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. The 26-year old always turns up when he puts on the colours of his country and will be expected to do so again in Rostov £37m for an untested teenager? Brasil 1, Switzerland 0. Neymar gets up off the floor and tries to float it over the wall but he smashes his drive into the Switzerland wall and it remains 0-0. That is all for tonight folks as the seventh game of the weekend comes to a close. Lichtsteiner puts Marcelo under pressure under a high ball and he wins a throw-in. HUGE CHANCE - Brazil pick their way through the Switzerland defence and that man Paulinho does make his way into the box. Goal! Neymar (Brasil) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Brasil 1, Switzerland 0. Attempt missed. Just 10 minutes later, Switzerland were reeling from a piece of sublime, quintessentially Brazilian skill. Tite's troops had enough opportunities towards the end but it was not to be this evening at the Rostov Arena. Attempt blocked. Copyright © 2020 Goal.com All rights reserved. Brazil win a corner but PSG forward Neymar is flagged offside as he tries to deliver another cross.

Attempt missed. Brasil 1, Switzerland 1. Attempt missed. Brazil 1-0 Switzerland - Coutinho lights up the Rostov Arena with a simply sensational shot. Neymar (Brasil) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. We have had a slow start to this game with Brazil yet to get forward with any real purpose.

Blerim Dzemaili (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Coutinho (Brasil) wins a free kick on the left wing. Shaqiri fires in a powerful cross and Brazil fall asleep inside the six-yard box. The five-time winners failed to extend their lead and were punished early in the second half when Steven Zuber lost his marker at a corner and equalised – a goal that might have opened the game up had Brazil been at their best. He is now handed a rest, with Embolo his replacement. Neymar (Brasil) wins a free kick on the left wing. Conceded by Stephan Lichtsteiner. Jesus beats the offside trap but his cross is intercepted by Sommer but Switzerland are starting to struggle in the middle of the park. Firmino is stripped off and ready to go as he replaces Jesus.

Corner, Brasil. WHAT A GOAL!!!!!! Both Fernandinho and Willian try their luck with shots from the edge of the box but there's a lack of control with both efforts and it remains 1-1. We are back underway in Rostov as Brazil look to try and extend their 1-0 lead. CHANCE - Tite's men win another corner and Neymar's cross is met by Silva but the PSG defender can only glance his header over the crossbar. Substitution, Switzerland.

10 minutes to go and the game is there to be won. Switzerland's midfield is working overtime and Selecao have yet to find a way to outmuscle them. Brazil continued the trend of tournament favourites underperforming as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their World Cup Group E opener in Rostov. Assisted by Willian with a cross. Assisted by Neymar. Conceded by Ricardo Rodríguez.

Neymar (Brasil) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.