LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Richarlison scored two targets, the second with a spectacular acrobatic kick, to assist Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 Thursday on the World Cup.Within the 73rd minute, the striker used one contact to get the ball up within the air after which spun round and obtained off the bottom earlier than knocking the ball into the web together with his proper foot.Brazil had struggled to get previous the Serbian protection till Richarlison scored from shut vary within the 62nd in a buildup that began with Neymar.Vinícius Júnior assisted on each targets.Neymar, looking for his first main title with Brazil, stayed at 75 targets for the nationwide staff, two shy of Pelé’s scoring report.Brazil coach Tite began with an attack-minded squad that included 4 forwards — Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Richarlison. Attacking midfielder Lucas Paquetá performed alongside Casemiro, the lone defensive midfielder.However Serbia had a number of gamers again and was in a position to hold Brazil from creating many important alternatives. Neymar tried to manage the tempo however struggled to search out area up entrance. He, Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha all squandered possibilities early on.Brazil’s greatest probability earlier than Richarlison’s opening purpose had been a low long-range shot by Alex Sandro that hit the submit within the sixtieth. Neymar had his greatest alternatives with a free kick within the fiftieth and a shot from close to the penalty spot within the fifty fifth.The 30-year-old Neymar arrived to his third World Cup as Brazil’s important attraction. He helped the “Seleção” win the 2013 Confederations Cup and its first Olympic gold medal on the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Video games, however has but to win a serious title with the nationwide staff.Brazil, attempting to win its first World Cup in 20 years, is unbeaten in its final 20 opening video games, with 17 victories. It has completed first in its group within the final 10 World Cups.Within the different Group G match, Switzerland defeated Cameroon 1-0.Brazil and Serbia additionally performed within the group stage in 2018, with Brazil additionally profitable 2-0 to achieve the subsequent stage at Serbia’s expense.Since competing as Serbia in 2010, the the nation has not superior to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.___Tales Azzoni on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tazzoni___
Richarlison’s targets assist Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 at World Cup
