Richarlison’s rich run of goal-scoring form continued for Brazil, as the five-time winners finally broke down a determined Serbia to open their Group G challenge at the World Cup – thanks to the Tottenham striker’s wonder goal in a second-half double.
Brazil dominated possession for most of the first half but couldn’t ask too many questions of a well-drilled Serbia side. Instead, they were left to rely on individual improvements and moments of inspiration, with Neymar’s clever inswinging corner only to be clawed away by goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
With Vinicius Junior looking the potential source of Brazil’s success down the left, his opposite winger, Rafinha, came closest to finding a way through after exchanging passes with Lucas Paqueta – only to fire his shot straight at the goalkeeper, who also made a sharp save. At the feet of Vinicius.
Brazil came out with an increased tempo in the second half, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic having to deny Rafinha seconds after the restart, before Neymar cut wide from Vinicius’ cross.
Alex Sandro then hit a long-range effort off the post on the hour, but two minutes later, the South American side were in front. Neymar attacked early in the area, breaking the ball for Vinicius and, although Milinkovic-Savic kept out his low shot, Richarlison was on hand to turn in the rebound.
The Tottenham striker’s second goal was even more special – flicking in the air from Vinicius’ low cross before a brilliant volley that made it nine goals in his last seven internationals.
Brazil continued to push forward in the closing stages, with Casemiro curling a shot against the crossbar, but the South American side had already secured a solid opening victory.
Brazil vs Serbia Live Score
| Team | 1H | 2H | Final |
| Brazil | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Serbia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goals:
None
Confirmed lineups:
Brazil (4-3-3, right to left):
1. Allison (GK) – 2. Danilo, 3. Silva, 4. Marquinhos, 6. Alex Sandro – 5. Casemiro 7. Paqueta, 10. Neymar – 11. Rafinha, 9. Richarlison, 20. Vinicius Jr
Serbia Possible (3-5-1-1, right to left):
1. Dimitrovic (GK) — 14. Zivkovic, 4. Milenkovic, 2. Pavlovic, 25. Mladenovic — 13. S. Mitrovic, 24. IIic, 8 Gudelj – 10. Tadic, 9. A. Mitrovic, 20. Milinkovic-Savic
Brazil vs Serbia Live Updates, 2022 World Cup Highlights
Full – Time: Frustrated throughout at half-time, Brazil were upbeat at the final whistle and two quality recharliships made the difference against a determined Serbia defence. The Tottenham striker snapped up the rebound to break the deadlock before a stunning volley that will surely be on target for the competition contenders as the five-time winners opened with a solid win.
90+5 mins: It’s safe to say the man is in form for Brazil tonight’s match winner.
90 mins: Seven minutes will be added as Serbia take the lead, but it will take something remarkable to save them now.
87 min: Now all the moves are coming out for Brazil, with Antoni getting into space down the left and playing in Rodrigo, whose quick footwork creates space for a shot that he lifts over the bar.
Gabriel Martinelli comes on for Rafinha.
83 min: More work for the goalkeeper, who dives to his right to keep out Fred’s drive when the substitute is given all the time in the world to get a shot off.
Aleksandar Mitrovic will be replaced by midfielder Nemanja Maksimovic. Damage limit for Serbia now.
Crossbar! 82 min: Brazil can’t seem to get two goals in here, Casemiro curling a shot against the crossbar from outside the area before Vanja Milinkovic-Savic thwarts Rodrigo.
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Off the crossbar!
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Brazil nearly had a third 👀 pic.twitter.com/VssCEQ00xq
80 min: Brazil are taking no chances, coming on for Antoine Neymar, who walks off and looks a little happier than a few minutes ago.
78 mins: Another change for Brazil, Richarlison off with Gabriel Jesus. Meanwhile, Neymar is undergoing some treatment.
75 min: That’s the end of Vinicius Junior’s evening, with his Real Madrid teammate Rodrigo replacing him. Fred Lucas is also there for Paqueta.
Goal! 73 min: Two with Brazil and even Richarlison! Vinicius Junior fizzed in a cross and Richarlison’s first touch lifted the ball into the air and hit a powerful volley leaving the goalkeeper no chance!
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GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT CONTENDER
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 24, 2022
What a goal by Richarlison to put Brazil up 2-0 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/G14JWN2ek0
69th minute, Radonjic’s cross was headed back for a corner by Serbia. Tadic’s outswinger is led by Pavlovic, who cannot get a clear header due to the presence of Thiago Silva.
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What a chance! 🇷🇸
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Serbia is threatening to equalize in the second half pic.twitter.com/FXCfAfytP7
66 min: Double substitution for Serb Dusan Vlahovic and Darko Lajovic with Lukic and Mladenovic on.
Target! Brazil 1-0 Serbia (Richardson 63)
Richarlison continues his hot streak!
60 min: Sandro hits the post! Almost a goal out of zero. Left-back Alex Sandro, who has been quiet as an attacking force, stepped forward and cut a terrific shot from 25 yards that beat Milinkovic-Savic and bounced to hit the post.
58 minutes, Tadic’s cross was deflected behind for a rare Serbia corner. He takes it himself, curling a wicked inswinger high in the air at the near post. Another Brazilian completed a clearance beyond the far post.
57 min: Double substitution for Serbia with Ivan Ilic and Nemanja Radonjic replacing Gudelj and Zivkovic.
55 minutes: Chance for Neymar! Vinicius receives the ball on the left side of the area, looks up, and slides a precise low cross toward Neymar. He hits it the first time with his left foot, 12 yards out, and well wide of the near post. That was Vinicius’ best strength
52 min “Coming from the bar in Brasilia,” writes Jack. “The crowd is really booing Neymar! Even Jogo Bonito doesn’t seem to support Bolsonaro!”
51 minutes A corner ricochets off a couple of players at the near post and breaks for Richarlison, whose close-range snapshot is blocked.
50 minutes The free-kick is a fair way to the left of the center, so perfect for Neymar…
46 min: A chance for Rafinha! Brazil scored after 35 seconds. Goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic played a horrendous pass toward Gudelj which Rafinha pounced on, but he rectified his mistake with a superb save.
Half time: Brazil 0-0 Serbia
Sneak peek! Tite selected five attacking players, seven if you include the full-backs, eight if you count Casemiro’s passes – but a resilient, well-organized Serbia limited them to just one clear chance for Rafinha. See you in 10 minutes for the second half.
45 min will be one minute of added time.
37 min Tadic played a pass back to the underlapping Zivkovic, whose very deep cross was headed by Mladenovic (I think). Eighth chance at best.
36 min “The days of a creative attacking Brazilian team are long gone,” writes Jeff Sachs. “What remains is the constant fouling … that characterizes South American football today.”
35 min: Chance for Raphinha! Brazil should be ahead. Rafinha swagger down the infield from the right and plays a magnificent one-two with Paqueta but curls a leg past Milinkovic-Savic from about 15 yards.
31 min Raphinha takes a corner short for Paqueta, who returns it with a stylish backheel. Raphinha crosses low at the near post and Milinkovic-Savic catches the ball in front of Thiago.
30 min Casemiro arrowed a superb pass toward Rafinha on the right side of the area. He heads it across the area and past Milenkovic. Casemiro’s demise is a farce.
27 min: Great goalkeeping from Milinkovic-Savic! Thiago Silva, the old bully, puts Vinicius through on goal with a forensic pass, but Milinkovic-Savic is too quick off his line and dives bravely at Vinicius’ feet.
25 minutes it’s a bit better from Serbia. Tadic moves down the right and angles a deep cross towards Mitrovic. Alison comes to claim it with authority from his line.
21 minutes, Casemiro curled in a curler from a distance that was comfortably saved by Milinkovic-Savic.
21st minute Neymar struck a stinger from 30 yards which were blocked by Veljkovic. That was beautifully struck.
19 mins “Thanks here in the USA, I’d like to thank Richarlison for more or less single-handedly managing Everton last season,” says Matt Bartz. “And I want to thank Brazil for having the best uniforms in all sports.”
17 min Serbia enjoy their first extended spell of possession. They don’t seem surprised, even if they don’t bother Alison.
14 min: Neymar almost scores from a corner! And I’m sure he meant it. He spotted Milinkovic-Savic drifting towards the six-yard line and curled a wicked inswinger under the crossbar. Milinkovic-Savic scampered behind to pick it up.
13 min: Exciting run from Vinicius. He got past Zivkovic, who recovered well to concede a corner with Veljkovic’s help.
9 min: Casemiro loaned the ball to a few people in quick succession and then darted a superb disguise past Neymar in the area. He manages it skillfully but then runs into trouble. That was one helluva pass from Casemiro.
8 min Sergej Milinkovic-Savic makes a beeline for the Brazil area and is blocked on the edge by Maquinhos.
6 min Pavlovic is booked a bit harshly for a foul on Neymar.
4 Minutes The first bit of excitement. Rafinha beats Pavlovic on the right and drives a low cross that is kicked at the near post.
1 minute PEEEEEP PEEEEEP! Brazil moves from left to right as we look at it.
Brazil vs Serbia Predicted Lineup
Photos from a Brazil training session leaked by Marca suggest Vinicius Jr is in line for a starting berth against Serbia, who top a qualifying group featuring Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.
Raphinha is set to line up on the opposite flank, while it is reported that Manchester United midfielder Fred will be left on the bench.
Brazil (4-3-3, right to left):
1. Allison (GK) – 2. Danilo, 3. Silva, 4. Marquinhos, 6. Alex Sandro – 5. Casemiro 7. Paqueta, 10. Neymar – 11. Rafinha, 9. Richarlison, 20. Vinicius Jr
Serbia’s star forwards Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic have both returned to fitness after suffering injuries earlier this season. However, there is no doubt that Philip Kostic of Juventus does not have a muscle problem.
Serbia Possible (3-5-1-1, right to left):
1. Dimitrovic (GK) — 14. Zivkovic, 4. Milenkovic, 2. Pavlovic, 25. Mladenovic — 13. S. Mitrovic, 24. IIic, 8 Gudelj – 10. Tadic, 9. A. Mitrovic, 20. Milinkovic-Savic
Brazil vs Serbia Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s how you can see all the action in the major global regions.
| Country | Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming |
| USA | Thu, Nov. 24 | 14:00 ET | FOX, Telemundo | fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock Premium |
| Australia | Fri, Nov. 25 | 06:00 AEDT | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| UK | Thu, Nov. 17 | 19:00 GMT | BBC One | BBC Online, BBC iPlayer |
| Canada | Thu, Nov. 17 | 14:00 EST | TSN, CTV | TSN app, CTV GO |
| Hong Kong | Fri, Nov. 25 | 03:00 HKT | — | Now TV |
| India | Fri, Nov. 25 | 00:30 IST | Sports18 | Voot, JioTV |
| Malaysia | Fri, Nov. 25 | 03:00 MYT | Astro, RTM | Astro Go, RTMKlik |
| New Zealand | Fri, Nov. 25 | 08:00 NZDT | Sky Sports | Sky Go NZ |
| Singapore | Fri, Nov. 25 | 03:00 SGT | — | MeWatch, Singtel, StarHub |