World Cup: Casemiro scores beauty in Brazil vs Switzerland | OneFootball

Casemiro scored a late beauty in Brazil’s World Cup clash with Switzerland on Monday evening.

Brazil went into the game knowing that a win would see them qualify for the knockout rounds.

They were without Neymar for the match, though. The Brazilian suffered a foot injury in Brazil’s opening match against Serbia and missed out.

Fred replaced Neymar in the starting lineup, with Lucas Paqueta playing in a move advanced position.

Tite’s side struggled to break down Switzerland without their talisman.

Brazil thought they had taken the lead in the second half when Vinicius Jr found the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

They kept pushing forward and Casemiro broke the deadlock in style in the 83rd minute.

Brazil worked their way into the box with some great link-up play and Casemiro finished the move off with aplomb as his effort rifled into the top corner.

It took a slight deflection but take nothing away from Casemiro – it was still a brilliant hit and you can view it below…

Yann Sommer in the Switzerland goal had absolutely no chance as he watched Casemiro’s effort find the back of the net.

That was the Manchester United star’s first goal at the World Cup and his sixth for Brazil.

It proved to be the winner as Brazil held on to a slender victory.

Brazil become second team to make the World Cup last 16

Brazil have now secured their qualification to the knockout rounds. They become the last 16 to book their place in the last 16 after France.

Brazil will be looking to secure first place Group G when they take on Cameroon in their final group game on December 2.

A draw will be enough for Brazil to take top spot.

Switzerland, meanwhile, are still in pole position to qualify for the last 16. A draw against Serbia should be enough for them to book their place in the last 16.

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