Highlights

 Steven Zuber scored the equaliser for Switzerland in the 50th minute
 Coutinho's strike in the 20th minute gave Brazil a 1-0 lead at the half-time
 Neymar made his first competitive start since injuring his ankle and metatarsal in
February

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FIFA World Cup 2018 Schedule | Points Table

FT - Switzerland held Brazil to a 1-1 draw

Frustrating night for the five-time champions Brazil as they were held to a 1-1 draw by
Switzerland in their opening Group E match. Philippe Coutinho gave Brazil a perfect start by
scoring a stunning goal in the 20th minute as they head to the half-time break with a 1-0 lead.
But Steven Zuber's header early in the second half (50th minute) was enough for the Swiss to
snatch a point from one of the tournament favourites.

96' - Brazil get a corner in the dying minutes. Swiss get a goal kick

94' - Free-kick for Brazil. Neymar was brought down and is readying himself to take the shot

91' - Joao Miranda hit it wide from top of the Swiss box. Another good chance wasted

90' - Five minutes added as stoppage time

90' - SAVE! Brilliant save from Swiss goalkeeper to deny Firmino. Good header from the
Brazilian.

89' - Xherdan Shaqiri made a good counter-attacking run, but his shot from a distance with
left foot was well wide of Brazil goal

88' - Neymar's header was straight to Swiss goalkeeper. Good cross-in from Willian

87' - Substitution! Lichtsteiner is replaced by Michael Lang for Switzerland

85' - Neymar passed it to Firmino inside the Swiss box, but the later's touch was heavy.
Chance missed again. Brazil showing a lot of urgency as final whistle nears, but they are
finding it tough to break the Swiss defence.

81' - Firmino shot it over the Swiss crossbar from the close range. A half-chance at best

80' - Substitution! Haris Seferovic is replaced by Embolo for Switzerland

79' - Substitution! Gabriel Jesus is replaced by Firmino for Brazil

78' - Neymar attempted a curler from just outside the box, but Swiss goalkeeper judged it
well and collected it calmly

77' - Fernandinho tried his luck from a long distance, but the ball went well over the Swiss
crossbar

73' - Xherdan Shaqiri's cross was shot in by Dzemaili, but it was weak and straight to Brazil
goalkeeper

71' - Substitution! Denis Zakaria came in to replace Valon Behrami

70' - Philippe Coutinho's close range shot curled away from Swiss goal. Chance wasted

68' - Yellow Card! Valon Behrami booked for another foul on Neymar

67' - Substitution! Another change for Brazil. Renato Augusto replaced Paulinho

66' - Fernandinho long-ranger deflected away to give Brazil a corner

65' - Yellow Card! Fabian Schaer booked for tugging Neymar's shirt on the left side of
Swiss box. Free-kick for Brazil