Richarlison lit up the game with a moment of magic after controlling a pass and brilliantly firing home an acrobatic effort to make it 2-0 to Brazil
By Kehinde Okeowo
Brazil defeated Serbia 2-0 in the second game of Group G of the 2022 World Cup played at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday evening.
The South American had to play a patient game to break down an organised Serbia rearguard but Richarlison lit up the game with a moment of Brazilian magic.
The ‘Seleção Canarinho’ opened the scoring in the 62nd minute when Tottenham striker, Richarlison turned home a close-range finish after Vanja Milinkovic-Savic saved Vinicius Junior’s effort.
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Richarlison doubled his side’s advantage 11 minutes later, after controlling a pass from Vinicius and brilliantly firing home an acrobatic right-foot to make it 2-0 to Brazil.
It was no more than Brazil deserved after dominating the game, with Alex Sandro and Casemiro hitting the woodwork and Milinkovic-Savic also saving superbly from Fred.
Brazil’s performance made ominous viewing for their rivals, as did the sight of Gabriel Jesus, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli coming off the bench in a powerful show of squad strength.
However, there was a worrying moment when Brazilian star, Neymar, was taken off after taking a knock.
Serbia next play fellow European, Switzerland on Monday, while Brazil, will face one of Africa’s representatives, Cameroon on the same day.