For Brazil, a Disappointing Start to World Cup
Brazil takes away a disappointing point from its first match at the World Cup after failing to put away numerous quality chances. Switzerland, on the other hand, has emerged from its toughest match of the group stage with a very encouraging point.
Brazil | 1 | Final | 1 | Switzerland |
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Group Stage
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The last player to be fouled more in a #WorldCup game than Neymar v Switzerland (10) was Alan Shearer in 1998 (11 v Tunesia). Down.
#BRA 1-1 #SUI – Brazil had 15 more shots; each team had two shots over 0.2 xG
– Brazil drops points in its #WorldCup opener for the first time since 1978 – Switzerland is unbeaten in five straight WC openers
– Brazil drops points in its #WorldCup opener for the first time since 1978
– Switzerland is unbeaten in five straight WC openers
— Paul Carr (@PaulCarr) June 17, 2018