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Fulltime! 2-0 Portugal!
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Was this Uruguay's best chance to equalise?
Maximiliano Gómez hit the post with a powerful shot, will it be Uruguay's best chance?!?
GOAL!
Did Ronaldo get a hair on it?!?
Fair to say he had a lot to do with the goal and it doesn't change the end effect, 1-0 to Portugal!
Fair to say he had a lot to do with the goal and it doesn't change the end effect, 1-0 to Portugal!
2nd half underway
And we're back in action at Lusail Stadium!
Halftime - Portugal 0 - 0 Uruguay
A tense, combative first half, war of attrition, grinding battle, all phrases you use when there are no goals and only limited chances.
Stay tuned during halftime for analysis from Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Niav Owens!
Stay tuned during halftime for analysis from Craig Foster, Mark Bosnich and Niav Owens!
Uruguay's unlikely chance!
Rodrigo Bentancur bore down on goal after somehow getting through the Portuguese defence, only for Diogo Costa to block the shot.
Kickoff
And we're underway! Portugal v Uruguay
Head-to-Head: Portugal v Uruguay
· Portugal have a W1-D1-L1 record against Uruguay, including a 2-1 defeat in the last 16 at the 2018 World Cup as their most recent encounter.
· Uruguay eliminated Portugal from the 2018 World Cup, beating them 2-1 in the round of last 16 in Sochi. Edinson Cavani (7', 62') netted a brace for Uruguay, Pepe (55') scored for Portugal.
· The first meeting between these countries was a friendly 3-0 home win for Portugal in Lisbon in June 1966 as a warm-up game for the 1966 World Cup.
· Their other encounter was a 1-1 draw in São Paulo, in the Brazil Independence Cup in 1972.
· Apart from losing 2-1 against Uruguay in 2018, Portugal have also faced CONMEBOL opponents in Brazil: a 3-1 group stage win in 1966 (2 goals by Eusébio) and a 0-0 group phase draw in 2010 at the World Cup.
· Uruguay have faced at least one UEFA team at each of the 13 World Cups they have participated in. They have won 13 of their 38 World Cup matches versus European countries (W13-D9-L16).
· Until last week, Cristiano Ronaldo was teammates with Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot and with Uruguay's Facundo Pellistri at Manchester United, Mário Rui plays with Mathías Olivera at Napoli, João Félix and José María Giménez are teammates at Atlético Madrid and Rui Patrício is Matías Viña's teammate at AS Roma.
· Portugal (83%) and Uruguay (61%) are the favourites in group H to advance to the knockout stage, according to Gracenote's World Cup predictions.
Courtesy of Gracenote
· Uruguay eliminated Portugal from the 2018 World Cup, beating them 2-1 in the round of last 16 in Sochi. Edinson Cavani (7', 62') netted a brace for Uruguay, Pepe (55') scored for Portugal.
· The first meeting between these countries was a friendly 3-0 home win for Portugal in Lisbon in June 1966 as a warm-up game for the 1966 World Cup.
· Their other encounter was a 1-1 draw in São Paulo, in the Brazil Independence Cup in 1972.
· Apart from losing 2-1 against Uruguay in 2018, Portugal have also faced CONMEBOL opponents in Brazil: a 3-1 group stage win in 1966 (2 goals by Eusébio) and a 0-0 group phase draw in 2010 at the World Cup.
· Uruguay have faced at least one UEFA team at each of the 13 World Cups they have participated in. They have won 13 of their 38 World Cup matches versus European countries (W13-D9-L16).
· Until last week, Cristiano Ronaldo was teammates with Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot and with Uruguay's Facundo Pellistri at Manchester United, Mário Rui plays with Mathías Olivera at Napoli, João Félix and José María Giménez are teammates at Atlético Madrid and Rui Patrício is Matías Viña's teammate at AS Roma.
· Portugal (83%) and Uruguay (61%) are the favourites in group H to advance to the knockout stage, according to Gracenote's World Cup predictions.
Courtesy of Gracenote
Portugal Stats
· Portugal will qualify for the round of last 16 with a win against Uruguay.
· Portugal have progressed from the group stage in four of their previous seven participations at the World Cup, including in three of their last four World Cup tournaments.
· Portugal can win both of their opening two matches of a World Cup for the third time, after 1966 and 2006. They recorded their best results at those World Cups, finishing third and fourth respectively.
· Portugal can win successive World Cup matches for the first time since four in a row in 2006 (three group stage fixtures and their round of last 16 match).
· Portugal have lost only one of their last seven World Cup fixtures (W3-D3-L1), their round of last 16 game versus Uruguay in 2018 (2-1).
· Pepe (39y-275d) can become the oldest player to make a World Cup appearance for Portugal, surpassing Damas (38y-246d) in a 3-1 defeat versus Morocco in the 1986 group stage.
· Rafael Leão scored Portugal's third goal versus Ghana after coming on as a substitute. He can become the first player to net multiple World Cup goals for Portugal as a substitute.
· José Sá is the only uncapped player in the Portugal squad.
· Danilo Pereira and Bruno Fernandes are one yellow card away from a suspension.
Courtesy of Gracenote
· Portugal have progressed from the group stage in four of their previous seven participations at the World Cup, including in three of their last four World Cup tournaments.
· Portugal can win both of their opening two matches of a World Cup for the third time, after 1966 and 2006. They recorded their best results at those World Cups, finishing third and fourth respectively.
· Portugal can win successive World Cup matches for the first time since four in a row in 2006 (three group stage fixtures and their round of last 16 match).
· Portugal have lost only one of their last seven World Cup fixtures (W3-D3-L1), their round of last 16 game versus Uruguay in 2018 (2-1).
· Pepe (39y-275d) can become the oldest player to make a World Cup appearance for Portugal, surpassing Damas (38y-246d) in a 3-1 defeat versus Morocco in the 1986 group stage.
· Rafael Leão scored Portugal's third goal versus Ghana after coming on as a substitute. He can become the first player to net multiple World Cup goals for Portugal as a substitute.
· José Sá is the only uncapped player in the Portugal squad.
· Danilo Pereira and Bruno Fernandes are one yellow card away from a suspension.
Courtesy of Gracenote
Uruguay Stats
· Uruguay started their 2022 World Cup with a 0-0 versus Korea Republic. That match featured no attempts on target, the first time that this occurred in a World Cup match since Gracenote started collecting this data (2002).
· No matter the result against Portugal, Uruguay can neither qualify for the knockout stage nor can they be eliminated from the World Cup in this match.
· Prior to the 2022 World Cup, six countries have started a World Cup tournament with successive 0-0 draws: Brazil (1974), Sweden (1974), Poland (1982), Cameroon (1982), Morocco (1986) and Paraguay (1998).
· Uruguay have never failed to score in their opening two matches of a World Cup.
· Following their 2-0 defeat versus France in the quarter-finals in 2018 and their 0-0 draw against Korea Republic on 24 November, Uruguay could fail to score in three successive World Cup fixtures for the second time, after a run of three in 1986-1990.
· Uruguay can record successive World Cup draws for a second time, after a 0-0 versus France and a 3-3 versus Senegal in 2002 and a 0-0 versus France in 2010.
· Diego Godín, Martín Cáceres, Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani all made their appearance at a fourth World Cup against Korea Republic, equalling the Uruguayan record held by Rocha (1962, 1966, 1970, 1974).
· Fernando Muslera (16) is Uruguay's leading appearance maker at the World Cup, but he was an unused substitute versus Korea Republic. Godín (15) and Cavani (15) can equal him on 16 appearances.
· Suárez (7) is one short of equalling Oscar Míguez (8) as Uruguay's leading World Cup goalscorer. Míguez netted five in 1950 and three in 1954.
· Suárez and Cavani hold the record of scoring for Uruguay at three World Cups. The pair have both netted at the tournaments in 2010, 2014 and 2018.
· Suárez enters this World Cup as a player of Nacional, although his contract is running out. He already scored World Cup goals as a player Ajax (2010), Liverpool (2014) and FC Barcelona (2018) and he can equal Miroslav Klose as player to have scored World Cup goals while under contract at four different clubs (1. FC Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen, FC Bayern München and SS Lazio).
· Manuel Ugarte and Sebastián Coates play their club football at Sporting CP in Portugal.
· Cáceres is are one yellow card away from a suspension.
Courtesy of Gracenote
· No matter the result against Portugal, Uruguay can neither qualify for the knockout stage nor can they be eliminated from the World Cup in this match.
· Prior to the 2022 World Cup, six countries have started a World Cup tournament with successive 0-0 draws: Brazil (1974), Sweden (1974), Poland (1982), Cameroon (1982), Morocco (1986) and Paraguay (1998).
· Uruguay have never failed to score in their opening two matches of a World Cup.
· Following their 2-0 defeat versus France in the quarter-finals in 2018 and their 0-0 draw against Korea Republic on 24 November, Uruguay could fail to score in three successive World Cup fixtures for the second time, after a run of three in 1986-1990.
· Uruguay can record successive World Cup draws for a second time, after a 0-0 versus France and a 3-3 versus Senegal in 2002 and a 0-0 versus France in 2010.
· Diego Godín, Martín Cáceres, Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani all made their appearance at a fourth World Cup against Korea Republic, equalling the Uruguayan record held by Rocha (1962, 1966, 1970, 1974).
· Fernando Muslera (16) is Uruguay's leading appearance maker at the World Cup, but he was an unused substitute versus Korea Republic. Godín (15) and Cavani (15) can equal him on 16 appearances.
· Suárez (7) is one short of equalling Oscar Míguez (8) as Uruguay's leading World Cup goalscorer. Míguez netted five in 1950 and three in 1954.
· Suárez and Cavani hold the record of scoring for Uruguay at three World Cups. The pair have both netted at the tournaments in 2010, 2014 and 2018.
· Suárez enters this World Cup as a player of Nacional, although his contract is running out. He already scored World Cup goals as a player Ajax (2010), Liverpool (2014) and FC Barcelona (2018) and he can equal Miroslav Klose as player to have scored World Cup goals while under contract at four different clubs (1. FC Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen, FC Bayern München and SS Lazio).
· Manuel Ugarte and Sebastián Coates play their club football at Sporting CP in Portugal.
· Cáceres is are one yellow card away from a suspension.
Courtesy of Gracenote
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FT - Brazil get the job done!
The Selecao have secured their place in the Round of 16 with a late 1-0 victory over Group G rivals Switzerland.
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The Selecao have secured their place in the Round of 16 with a late 1-0 victory over Group G rivals Switzerland.
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Deadlock broken in STYLE
83' - Goal of the tournament contender?
Vinicius Junior's pass inside the box is flicked on by Rodrygo before Casemiro unleashes a scintillating volley into the back of the net.
Brazil have the lead, and in style!
Vinicius Junior's pass inside the box is flicked on by Rodrygo before Casemiro unleashes a scintillating volley into the back of the net.
Brazil have the lead, and in style!
VAR denies Brazil a goal!
64' - Brazil almost break the deadlock
The ball goes to Richarlison, then Casemiro who plays a ball through to a streaking Vinicius Jr and the winger finishes for Brazil's first goal of the game!
But VAR spoils the party, deeming Richarlison offside in the build up - it's back to 0-0 for now.
The ball goes to Richarlison, then Casemiro who plays a ball through to a streaking Vinicius Jr and the winger finishes for Brazil's first goal of the game!
But VAR spoils the party, deeming Richarlison offside in the build up - it's back to 0-0 for now.
Second half underway
45' - Second half starts
Richarlison kicks off for Brazil to get the second half underway from Stadium 974.
Richarlison kicks off for Brazil to get the second half underway from Stadium 974.
Half-time whistle blows
45' - Half-time
The referee blows the whistle for half-time and it ends 0-0 between Brazil and Switzerland.
Both sides playing well with Brazil having the better chances, but Swiss keeper Yann Sommer has stayed solid to keep them out.
The referee blows the whistle for half-time and it ends 0-0 between Brazil and Switzerland.
Both sides playing well with Brazil having the better chances, but Swiss keeper Yann Sommer has stayed solid to keep them out.
First half underway
1' - Kick off
Switzerland get this match with Brazil underway from Stadium 974.
Switzerland get this match with Brazil underway from Stadium 974.
Head-to-Head: Brazil v Switzerland
· This will be the 10th international meeting between Brazil and Switzerland. Of the previous nine, Brazil won three, Switzerland two and there were four draws.
· Brazil and Switzerland were also drawn together at the 2018 World Cup. They drew 1-1 in Rostov in their first group phase match. Philippe Coutinho (20') scored for Brazil and Steven Zuber (50') netted for Switzerland. This was Tite's first World Cup match as a manager.
· The only other World Cup match between Brazil and Switzerland was a 2-2 draw in São Paulo during the 1950 group stages. Alfredo (3') and Baltazar (32') scored for the Brazilians with Jackie Fatton (17', 88') netting both goals for the Swiss.
· Brazil's most recent victory against Switzerland was a 2-1 win in a friendly in Basel on 15 November 2006 with goals by Luisão and Kaká. The Swiss goal was a Maicon own goal.
· Brazil won three of their last 10 World Cup matches against UEFA opposition (W3-D2-L5), including their 2-0 victory over Serbia earlier this tournament.
· Switzerland have won one of their eight World Cup matches against CONMEBOL opposition (W1-D2-L5), a 2-1 victory over Ecuador at the 2014 World Cup.
· Teammates Manuel Akanji and Ederson (Manchester City), Fabian Schär and Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United), Denis Zakaria and Thiago Silva (Chelsea), and Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Jesus/Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) could be in opposition when Brazil face Switzerland.
Courtesy of Gracenote
· Brazil and Switzerland were also drawn together at the 2018 World Cup. They drew 1-1 in Rostov in their first group phase match. Philippe Coutinho (20') scored for Brazil and Steven Zuber (50') netted for Switzerland. This was Tite's first World Cup match as a manager.
· The only other World Cup match between Brazil and Switzerland was a 2-2 draw in São Paulo during the 1950 group stages. Alfredo (3') and Baltazar (32') scored for the Brazilians with Jackie Fatton (17', 88') netting both goals for the Swiss.
· Brazil's most recent victory against Switzerland was a 2-1 win in a friendly in Basel on 15 November 2006 with goals by Luisão and Kaká. The Swiss goal was a Maicon own goal.
· Brazil won three of their last 10 World Cup matches against UEFA opposition (W3-D2-L5), including their 2-0 victory over Serbia earlier this tournament.
· Switzerland have won one of their eight World Cup matches against CONMEBOL opposition (W1-D2-L5), a 2-1 victory over Ecuador at the 2014 World Cup.
· Teammates Manuel Akanji and Ederson (Manchester City), Fabian Schär and Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United), Denis Zakaria and Thiago Silva (Chelsea), and Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Jesus/Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) could be in opposition when Brazil face Switzerland.
Courtesy of Gracenote
Brazil Stats
· Brazil opened their 2022 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Serbia. Based on Gracenote's updated forecast after the completion of the first matchround, Brazil were the favourites to lift the trophy with a 24% chance.
· Brazil will qualify for the round of last 16 if they win this match AND Cameroon do not win against Serbia.
· From the 1970 World Cup onwards, Brazil have always progressed to the second round of the World Cup.
· Brazil can win their opening two World Cup matches for the 10th time, at least three times more than any other country (Argentina follow on seven).
· Since 1986, Brazil lost only one of their 28 group stage matches (W23-D4-L1), a 2-1 defeat against Norway in 1998 when they had already qualified for the knockout phase.
· Including their title winning run in Korea and Japan in 2002, Brazil have won all their eight World Cup matches on Asian soil by an aggregate score of 20-4.
· Brazil lost only two competitive fixtures under Tite (W37-D9-L2): 2-1 versus Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup and 1-0 against Argentina in the final of the 2021 Copa América at Maracanã.
· Since that 1-0 defeat against Argentina, Brazil are unbeaten in their 16 international matches (W13-D3-L0).
· Richarlison scored both goals in Brazil's 2-0 win against Serbia. The last player to score at least three goals in Brazil's opening two games of a World Cup was Jairzinho in 1970 (3).
· Richarlison made his World Cup debut last Thursday. Their have been eight players who scored for Brazil in each of their first two World Cup matches. Philippe Coutinho was the last player to do so, at the 2018 World Cup.
· Richarlison has scored nine goals in his last seven international matches for Brazil.
· Neymar (75) is two goals short of equalling Pelé (77) as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer.
· Neymar (6) is one short of moving joint-eighth alongside Careca (7) in Brazil's leading World Cup goalscorers.
· Dani Alves (124) can become the third player to reach 125 caps for Brazil, after Cafu (142) and Roberto Carlos (125). Neymar has made 122 international appearances for Brazil.
· Brazil have three squad members who play their club football in Brazil: Weverton (Palmeiras), Éverton Ribeiro (Flamengo) and Pedro (Flamengo).
Courtesy of Gracenote
· Brazil will qualify for the round of last 16 if they win this match AND Cameroon do not win against Serbia.
· From the 1970 World Cup onwards, Brazil have always progressed to the second round of the World Cup.
· Brazil can win their opening two World Cup matches for the 10th time, at least three times more than any other country (Argentina follow on seven).
· Since 1986, Brazil lost only one of their 28 group stage matches (W23-D4-L1), a 2-1 defeat against Norway in 1998 when they had already qualified for the knockout phase.
· Including their title winning run in Korea and Japan in 2002, Brazil have won all their eight World Cup matches on Asian soil by an aggregate score of 20-4.
· Brazil lost only two competitive fixtures under Tite (W37-D9-L2): 2-1 versus Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup and 1-0 against Argentina in the final of the 2021 Copa América at Maracanã.
· Since that 1-0 defeat against Argentina, Brazil are unbeaten in their 16 international matches (W13-D3-L0).
· Richarlison scored both goals in Brazil's 2-0 win against Serbia. The last player to score at least three goals in Brazil's opening two games of a World Cup was Jairzinho in 1970 (3).
· Richarlison made his World Cup debut last Thursday. Their have been eight players who scored for Brazil in each of their first two World Cup matches. Philippe Coutinho was the last player to do so, at the 2018 World Cup.
· Richarlison has scored nine goals in his last seven international matches for Brazil.
· Neymar (75) is two goals short of equalling Pelé (77) as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer.
· Neymar (6) is one short of moving joint-eighth alongside Careca (7) in Brazil's leading World Cup goalscorers.
· Dani Alves (124) can become the third player to reach 125 caps for Brazil, after Cafu (142) and Roberto Carlos (125). Neymar has made 122 international appearances for Brazil.
· Brazil have three squad members who play their club football in Brazil: Weverton (Palmeiras), Éverton Ribeiro (Flamengo) and Pedro (Flamengo).
Courtesy of Gracenote
Switzerland Stats
· Switzerland won 1-0 against Cameroon in their opener of the 2022 World Cup. Breel Embolo scored the goal.
· Switzerland will qualify for the round of last 16 if they win this match AND Serbia do not win against Cameroon.
· Switzerland reached the knockout phase in three of the previous four World Cups, but were eliminated in the round of last 16 on all three occasions (2006, 2014, 2018).
· Switzerland can win both of their opening two matches of a World Cup for the first time.
· Only Valon Behrami (10) and Stephan Lichtsteiner (10) have played as many World Cup fixtures for Switzerland as Xherdan Shaqiri (10).
· Shaqiri has netted four World Cup goals for Switzerland, equal to Robert Ballaman and André Abegglen. Only Josef Hügi (6) has scored more World Cup goals for Switzerland.
· Excluding penalty shootouts, Yann Sommer saved each of the last six penalties he faced as goalkeeper of Switzerland.
Courtesy of Gracenote
· Switzerland will qualify for the round of last 16 if they win this match AND Serbia do not win against Cameroon.
· Switzerland reached the knockout phase in three of the previous four World Cups, but were eliminated in the round of last 16 on all three occasions (2006, 2014, 2018).
· Switzerland can win both of their opening two matches of a World Cup for the first time.
· Only Valon Behrami (10) and Stephan Lichtsteiner (10) have played as many World Cup fixtures for Switzerland as Xherdan Shaqiri (10).
· Shaqiri has netted four World Cup goals for Switzerland, equal to Robert Ballaman and André Abegglen. Only Josef Hügi (6) has scored more World Cup goals for Switzerland.
· Excluding penalty shootouts, Yann Sommer saved each of the last six penalties he faced as goalkeeper of Switzerland.
Courtesy of Gracenote
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