Switzerland and World Cup favourites Brazil share spoils after drawing 1-1 in Russia Switzerland and World Cup

favourites Brazil share spoils after drawing 1-1 in Russia Author: Mbaluto Musili Updated: 14 hours ago Views: 19594 Category: Sport, Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup - Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening Group E match - Coutinho put Brazil in the lead courtesy of a sublime strike in the first half - The Swiss got their equalizer through Stephen Zuber's header Brazil got their World Cup campaign off to a disappointing start following a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in a Group E match at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring with his trademark right-foot as he rifled in the ball into the left hand corner of Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer to put the Selecao ahead in the 20th minute. Send 'NEWS' to 40227 to receive all the important breaking news as it happens The Samba Boys' attack were contained but they took the 1-0 lead into half time following an impressive display from the entire team on Sunday, June 17.
1-0 in their World Cup Group E opener Underdogs Switzerland see off World Cup favourites Brazil in Russia Coutinho scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena on June 17, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Photo: Getty Images
Almost every moment Neymar came in contact with the ball he was sure to be surrounded by a swarm of red shirts on the field. Underdogs Switzerland see off World Cup favourites Brazil in Russia Steven Zuber scores his sides first goal to make the score 1-1 during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match against Brazil at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Photo: Getty Images
group opener Eventually, the Cowbells got back into the match five minutes into the second half as Stephen Zuber headed home a Xherdan Shaqiri corner kick to level the scores at 1-1. Underdogs Switzerland see off World Cup favourites Brazil in Russia Coutinho is challenged by Blerim Dzemaili during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Photo: Getty Images PAY
Tite's men came out guns blazing after conceding the equalizer but they were contained by a well-organized Swiss defence. Underdogs Switzerland see off World Cup favourites Brazil in Russia Coutinho of Brazil looks distraught after missing a chance on goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E against Switzerland at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Photo: Getty Images Neymar and Jesus had half chances as well as Coutinho but they could not get their attempts to yield fruit courtesy of the stubborn resistance from Vladimir Petkovic's men.
'TUKO Michezo' Meanwhile, TUKO.co.ke had earlier reported that Serbia defeated Costa Rica 1-0 in the first Group E match. Roma defender Aleksander Kolarov scored a brilliant free kick which beat Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas.