Brazil’s 1-1 against Serbia

Brazil, one of the strong contenders for the title, began its World Cup journey in Qatar with an emphatic victory over Serbia thanks to a brace from Richarlison. From less to more, Tite’s box started a little conservatively but it was an unstoppable storm.

Alison

of course

He solved with honesty and solvency the little work given to him by the Serbian forwards

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Danilo

Support for

The Juve full-back is insurance in defense and always offers alternatives and passing lanes when he joins the attack

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Marquinhos

Antiaircraft

The centre-back stepped up to his feet when it came to clearing balls high in Serbia’s brief rush after conceding 1-0.

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Thiago Silva

reliable

The veteran defender won the title match against Militao thanks to his experience and know-how. It was Tite’s first game generator coming from the back.

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Alex Sandro

Convincing

He is Vinicius’ squire on the left wing and his great defensive work allows the winger to focus on the off balance and overflow.

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Casemiro

Foreman

Owner and master of the midfield, he is tired of stealing balls and is very accurate both in the distribution of the ball and in the vertical passes that find the forwards. He landed a shot on the post.

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package

Second

The midfielder was always in the shadow of his teammates, which does not mean that he did not play well. He provided order and balance and was at the service of the collective at all times.

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raphinha

sacrificed

He is the striker who exhausts himself the most in defensive tasks. He had two clear chances with 0-0 but he was erratic in meaning. Of course, he never tires of offering himself or trying to unbalance.

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neymar

Injured

The Brazilian playmaker did not score at his best level as he was always well controlled and contained by Serbia. He got on well with Vinicius but had to be substituted due to a right ankle injury.

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Vinicius

Compulsive

Starting with his World Cup debut, Vinicius was Brazil’s most prolific striker until Richarlison emerged. He faced and tried everything he could but he was wrong in the definition. He took part in Richarlison’s first and helped him make it 2-0.

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richarlison

hero

The ‘9’ that Tite picked on Brazil’s debut went unnoticed and it wasn’t until he came out in style to secure the win. He made it 1-0 with a goal from a ‘killer’ from the area and moments later signed an impressive scissor shot to end Serbia’s fightback.

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Fred

Soda

He came on for Paquetá to give the midfield more muscle as Brazil won 2-0.

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Rodrygo

Brave

He replaced his friend Vinicius and within minutes he was seen to be sharp and wanted to be the star.

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gabriel jesus

Deliberately

Came on for Richarlison as play broke down but had little impact on the game

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Martinelli

Testimonials

He came on in the final minutes for Raphinha but barely got involved.

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Anthony

unnoticed

He replaced the punished Neymar and tried to tackle without much success.