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Brazil vs Switzerland: Key talking points

Brazil vs Switzerland: Key talking points

By Rodney Dsouza
Jun 18, 2018
12:32 pm
What's the story

Five-time world champions and pre-tournament favorites Brazil were held to a shocking draw against Switzerland in Rostov-on-Don. Despite taking the lead within 20 minutes of the game, Brazil could not stop the Swiss from earning a deserved point. Brazil's Philippe Coutinho and Swiss Steven Zuber found themselves on the score-sheet. Here are the talking points from this fixture.

Wonder strike

Genius of Philippe Coutinho grants Brazil the lead

Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring for Brazil with a superbly curled shot from the edge of the box. His shot sent the Brazilian supporters in the stands into a frenzy. 5 of Coutinho's 11 goals for Brazil have been from outside the box. Since 1966, Brazil have scored 37 goals from outside the box at the World Cup, 11 goals more than any team.

Prolific

Steven Zuber's towering header draws Switzerland level

Switzerland weren't going to give up that easily. They clawed their way back into the game in the second half courtesy of Steven Zuber's header from the six-yard box. Zuber has now been involved in six goals in his last six international starts for Switzerland. He has four goals and two assists to his name.

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Brazil have been conceding goals easily

Outplayed

Neymar meets his nemesis

Brazil's front three Gabriel Jesus and Willian alongside Neymar couldn't provide the spark which was required. Switzerland were a well-drilled unit and paid close attention to Neymar. Valon Behrami tightly marked the world's most expensive footballer. He even fouled him on several occasions to break up Brazil's play and momentum.

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Neymar was shadowed by Behrami