It took until the 83rd minute but Brazil became the second team to advance to the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They did it with a late goal by Casemiro to take a 1-0 victory over Switzerland.
The entire game was rather back and forth. Each team had their moments of dominance. Brazil thought they had taken the lead in the 64th minute with a great Vinicius Junior goal but Richarlison, who was the hero of Brazil’s 2-0 win against Serbia, was ruled offside in the buildup to the goal.
A closer look at the offside call against Richarlison ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/g3ol34GxHa
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 28, 2022
Brazil’s persistence was eventually rewarded nearly 20 minutes later with Casemiro’s shot just glancing off the rear end of Manuel Akanji and into the back of the net.
BRAZIL BRILLIANCE
This was too nice by Casemiro 🔥🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/Ahz1eqlLAq
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 28, 2022
Many were impressed with Casemiro’s goal, including his club team Manchester United.
What a strike, @Casemiro! 💥 #MUFC || #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/KOI0EQUFWR
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1597285754459283458?s=20&t=7B4ehGtuwnadJnIjYG023w
Casemiro has scored his first goal at a World Cup. It is his 6th goal for Brazil.
Stunner. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/puQEDHOA9D
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 28, 2022
A thumping finish from Casemiro. His first World Cup goal.🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/kiqkMAM9vr
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) November 28, 2022
It was deflected, but that’s one of several reasons why Casemiro is the only starting Brazil midfielder who’s not come off. Vital at both ends.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) November 28, 2022
Casemiro is very good at this footballing thing
— Casey Evans (@Casey_Evans_) November 28, 2022
With the win, Brazil joins France as the only two teams to clinch knockout stage berths after two rounds. Neither team has clinched first in their group so they will still need to go out and play their final group stage match. Portugal looks to be the third and must defeat Uruguay. Like with Brazil and France, Portugal cannot clinch first place.
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