Brazil see off Serbia to tip group

Team contributor analysis
Sonja Nikcevic with Serbia [Follow: Twitter]
Serbia went into this compare anticipating for a miracle, perfectionist limit bid from their players. And while a spectacle never came as Brazil put in their strongest opening of a tournament, a Orlovi (Eagles) have finished their fans proud. The bid was there, and a intensity in this mostly immature team, who played for any other, was there to see – quite early in a second half. Serbia are out of a contest though there is most to build on.

Giancarlo Giampietro with Brazil [Follow: Twitter]
In a week in that many of a pre-tournament favourites have struggled, Brazil gave a really positive performance, quite in a initial half. A Seleção commanded a gait of this diversion for vast parts, nonetheless it should also be concurred that they were underneath vital vigour when Thiago Silva popped adult to conduct home that wilful second goal.

Budweiser Man of a Match
Paulinho scored a always-vital opening idea to set Brazil on a highway to victory. He also toiled tirelessly in midfield as a five-time universe champions constructed a calming performance.

The stat
3 – The series of points that Serbia, as an eccentric nation, have available during their dual World Cup appearances in 2010 and 2018.

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