Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE protection of the Brazil vs Ghana FIFA World Cup sport on the Lusail Stadium.
Full Time Stats
Possession : Brazil – 59% | Serbia – 41%
Total Shots : Brazil – 22 | Serbia – 5
Shots on Target : Brazil – 8 | Serbia – 0
Full Time : Brazil 2-0 Serbia
That’s it at Lusail Stadium. Brazil opens its World Cup marketing campaign with a win. Richarlison acquired on the scoresheet twice handy the three factors to Brazil. It goes previous Switzerland on the highest of Group G. The sport acquired off to a simmered begin as Brazil failed to hassle the scorers. But come the second half, the Samba boys discovered the groove. A assured efficiency by Tite’s facet earlier than its subsequent sport in opposition to the Swiss. Serbia will subsequent tackle Cameroon.
90+5’
Brazil easing out the closing minutes. It controls the possession and is knocking the ball round. Game over for Serbia.
Into stoppage time
The fourth official signifies a complete of seven minutes. Can Serbia discover one thing within the dying minutes?
A change for Brazil
IN – Martinelli | OUT – Raphinha
Last change for Serbia
IN – Maksimovic | OUT – Mitrovic
81’
Casemiro hits the publish! Another probability for Brazil as Raphinha performs the ball onto the trail of Casemiro. The midfielder gently strikes in and locations the ball for the highest proper nook. The publish saves Serbia.
Brazil makes one other change
IN – Jesus | OUT – Richarlison
Brazil Substitutions
IN – Fred, Rodrygo, Antony | OUT – Paqueta, Vinicius, Neymar
72’ – Richarlison
That is already a contender for the purpose of the match! Vinicius passes from the left into the field. Richarlison takes a contact along with his left and because the ball pops up, he turns and hits a bicycle kick. Vanja has no probability. 2-0 to Brazil.
72’
RICHARLISON TAKE A BOW! That’s a screamer! A bicycle kick to double the lead!
Brazil’s Richarlison scores the second purpose.
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70’
Pin Ball within the Brazil penalty space. Serbia comes inches from scoring by means of a nook but the ball one way or the other stays out of the web.
69’
Pavlovic’s header goes over! Serbia wins one other nook however the try from the defender has an excessive amount of energy.
Two extra adjustments for Serbia
IN – Lukic, Mladenovic | OUT – Lazovic, Vlahovic
63’ – Richarlison
The transfer began with Neymar getting into the Serbia penalty space. He passes the ball to Vinicius on the left. The Real Madrid participant takes the shot on the primary time. The try is saved by Vanja however the rebound lands kindly for Richarlison. He was not going to overlook from there.
63’
RICHARLISON HAS BROKEN THE DEADLOCK! Brazil leads 1-0!
60’
Sandro strikes the publish! That was a thunderous hit. He strikes inwards from the precise facet and takes the shot. Vanja is crushed however the ball solely deflects off the publish.
58’
First nook for Serbia! Tadic hangs a ball from the left facet. The purpose is for Mitrovic however Sandro is in the way in which to clear. Nothing comes out of the set piece.
Two adjustments for Serbia
IN – Ilic, Radonjic | OUT – Gudelj, Zivkovic
55’
Neymar misses! Vinicius performs the ball in from the left and Neymar is ready within the center. He falls over as he makes an attempt the shot along with his left foot. The try goes extensive.
54’
This time Vinicius will get previous the defence. He makes a run from the left flank and doesn’t cease. A cross follows however the Serb defence is ready to clear. Brazil purpose across the nook?
53’
Pavlovic slides in! What a brilliantly timed sort out. He prevents Raphinha from capturing.
50’
The wall does its job from the free kick! Corner for Brazil. Richarlison will get an opportunity to shot however the strike is blocked
49’
Neymar introduced on the sting of the penalty space. He was charging in the direction of the purpose earlier than Gudelj brings him down. A yellow card proven.
46’
Early probability for Brazil! Serbia is once more bailed out by Vanja. He saves Raphinha’s shot after a poor gifting away of possession.
Neymar taking the brunt
The Brazilian ahead is probably the most fouled participant to this point. He has been fouled 5 instances. Still 45 minutes to go within the sport.
Brazil’s Neymar reacts after a problem from Serbia’a Sasa Lukic.
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Stat: Possession
Brazil – 59% | Serbia – 41%
Half Time: Brazil 0-0 Serbia
The referee blows the whistle with only one minute of stoppage time added. Serbia have held on. Brazil has seemed fluid but it goes to the dressing room with out troubling the scorers. Serbia’s custodian Vanja has been stellar in purpose. On the opposite finish of the pitch, the assault has failed to hassle Alisson. Back in 15 for the second half.
41’
Vinicius misses! Milenkovic misses a easy clearance off Casemiro’s lengthy ball. Vinicius pounces on the prospect and takes a shot. The try is off course.
Stat: Shots
Brazil: 4 | Serbia: 1
35’
Saved! Raphinha’s left footed shot is saved by Vanja. It was alongside the bottom and a snug save.
Stat Attack
Brazil is unbeaten in its final 19 World Cup opening matches.
30’
Cleared by Veljkovic! Neymar is on the receiving finish of an extended ball. He squares along with his head, hoping to search out Richarlison within the centre! Veljkovic barges in and clears. Brazil wins a nook.
27’
Brilliant from Vanja! Vinicius receives a pin level move from Casemiro. The Serbia keeper comes out of his line and clears the hazard with a diving sort out. Excellent judgement!
Serbia’a Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in motion with Brazil’s Vinicius Junior.
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25’
Serbia breaks on a counter! Tadic spots Mitrovic within the penalty space and crosses. Alisson steps out to intercept the ball.
24’
Marquinhos wins the ball excessive up the pitch. Raphinha is concerned in a tussle with Pavlovic for the ball. Serbia finally ends up profitable the purpose kick. Good defending!
21’
It is Casemiro’s flip to take an extended vary try. The ball is saved cleanly by Vanja. A shot on course nonetheless!
21’
Neymar’s lengthy vary shot goes straight right into a Serbia physique.
20’
Serbia unable to string any significant passes. Brazil has been in full management within the first 20 minutes.
14’
Vanja has to hurry into place to clear the ball that’s creeping into the purpose – straight from the nook kick. Brazil’s second nook is comfortably collected by the Serb custodian.
13’
Vinicius steps his foot on the fuel! He dribbles into the Serbian penalty space and goes all the way in which to the touchline. A nook for Brazil!
11’
Foul! Paqueta catches Mitrovic from behind. Just a warning from the referee.
10’
Chance! Casemiro performs a piercing move into the Serbia penalty space. Neymar receives the ball however he tries to dribble previous one physique too many.
9’
A change of blouse for Neymar. The ahead has already had his jersey torn from a tug.
6’
Neymar fouled! The ahead is delivered to the bottom by Pavlovic, and he goes into the referee’s e-book.
Serbia’a Strahinja Pavlovic is proven a yellow card by referee Alireza Faghani.
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5’
Brazil controlling the early play right here. They’ve already made an entry into the Serbia penalty space. A superb begin for Tite’s facet.
KICK OFF
The sport is underway, women and gents! Brazil begins the proceedings from the centre circle.
00:29 – Alireza Faghani is the referee for tonight’s sport. In VAR, Qatar’s Abdulla Al Marri can be helping.
00:26 – The anthems reverberate throughout the Lusail Stadium. A second to savour for each participant.
00:23: Moments away. Brazil units out to make its twenty second look on the FIFA World Cup.
00:12 – Neymar’s stats in FIFA World Cups:
Played: 10 | Goals: 6 | Assists: 3
00:07 – Brazil is probably the most profitable crew within the World Cup. It has received 73 video games.
00:04 – Serbia’s current type:
Won 5-1 vs Bahrain
Won 2-0 vs Norway
Won 4-1 vs Sweden
Drew 2-2 vs Slovenia
Won 1-0 vs Sweden
23:58 – A glance contained in the Brazil dressing room for the sport:
23:52 – Brazil has been in nice type within the lead as much as the Qatar World Cup. Here are its final 5 outcomes:
Won 5-1 vs Tunisia
Won 3-0 vs Ghana
Won 1-0 vs Japan
Won 5-1 vs South Korea
Won 4-0 vs Bolivia
23:43 – Serbia followers are all equipped for the match
23:37 – Here is the Head to Head Record between Brazil and Serbia:
Played : 20 | Brazil: 11 | Serbia: 2 | Draw: 7
23:30 – The two groups had confronted one another in 2018 World Cup as properly. Paulinho and Thiago Silva scored for the South Americans to seal the competition 2-0.
23:19 – Here is Serbia’s taking part in XI:
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic – Milos Veljkovic, Filip Mladenovic, Strahinja Pavlovic, Nikola Milenkovic – Andrija Zivkovic, Nemanja Gudelj, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Sasa Lukic – Dusan Tadic (c), Aleksandar Mitrovic.
23:18 – Brazil has named its beginning XI
Alisson – Danilo, Thiago Silva (c), Marquinhos, Alex Sandro – Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta – Neymar, Vinicius Jr., Raphinha – Richarlison.
PREVIEW
Brazil – the land of Samba, Carnival, the meandering Amazon and its equally delicate rainforest – has a lifestyle like no different place on earth. There’s a mixture of mystic, the fervent devotion for Christ the Redeemer – ever seen from each nook of Rio De Janeiro and its Copacabana Beach – and likewise the hip-swaying beats of the dancing belles and chugs of refreshing Caipirinha with a splash of cachaça, sugar, and lime.
It’s an intoxicating life, without end pushed by ardour, magnificence and a little bit of insanity. Brazil’s soccer, too, displays that life, drawing in followers from each nook by their twirling ft, swerving hips and a narcotic dependency with the ball — the ‘Meu Amor’.
And lastly on Thursday – removed from their residence – the practitioners of this mesmerising artwork will look to carry sway on the eye of the watching world. In the large Lusail Stadium, already a fallen shrine for neighbour and without end rival Argentina, Brazil will tackle a tough and hard Serbia.
Coach Tite, wisened up for the reason that quarterfinal loss from 4 years in the past, has probably the most standout squad of this World Cup – males of extraordinary expertise combating for each spot. This is a crew that has no place for Roberto Firmino or Arsenal defender Gabriel and could have Pep Guardiola’s ‘keeper Ederson warming its bench. The only regular in every World Cup since 1930, the experienced team of Neymar, Fabinho, Casemiro and Thiago Silva had collected a record 45 points in a 17-match undefeated qualifying campaign and won’t be deterred by the firepower that Serbia packs.
Only fools would take Brazil flippantly, and Dragan Stojkovic isn’t any idiot. He will revert to a three-man defence after experimenting with 4 in a snug preparatory win over Bahrain. His wing backs Andrija Zivkovic and Filip Kostic should curb their attacking natures to cope with the dual menace of Gabriel Jesus and Vinicius Junior, whereas Neymar will float like a butterfly – and all three can sting like bees.
Serbia, although, received’t fear about conceding massive chunks of possession. The crew designed for fast breaks, nonetheless, would possibly miss target-man and the nation’s high scorer Aleksander Mitrovic. The Fulham striker remains to be not absolutely match after a groin damage.
With no such worries, Brazil, cautious of the quicksand that has swallowed fairly a couple of pedigreed groups already, is hopeful that its ardour and panache would set it as much as finish its 20-year anticipate the title.
-Ayon Sengupta
WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH
Where will the Brazil vs Serbia World Cup opening match kick-off?
The Brazil vs Serbia match will kick-off on the Lusail Stadium.
When will the Brazil vs Serbia World Cup opening match kick-off?
The Brazil vs Serbia match will kick-off at 12:30 AM IST on November 25, 2022.
Where are you able to watch the Brazil vs Serbia match in India?
The Brazil vs Serbia World Cup opening match can be telecasted stay on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and properly as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup can be stay streamed on JioCinema.
Where are you able to watch the Brazil vs Serbia match outdoors India?
The following checklist reveals the place you may watch the Brazil vs Serbia match outdoors India:
United States – TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Canada – TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app
United Kingdom – TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website
Australia – TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport
Malaysia – TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go
Singapore – TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV
Hong Kong – TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV
Nigeria – TremendousSport and Showmax Pro.