World Cup 2022 LIVE Brazil vs Serbia result and reaction after Richarlison wondergoal

Neymar was left in tears on the Brazilian bench with an obvious ankle damage suffered within the win over Serbia on the World Cup.

The PSG star appeared to choose up the damage when tackled throughout a counter-attack within the second-half of the 2-0 win on the Lusail Stadium.

He continued to play on earlier than being eliminated within the 79th minute.

He appeared to have ice taped to his ankle and was visibly distraught as group docs labored on the knock.

Neymar is but to win a World Cup with the Selecao final claiming it in 2002.

Brazil subsequent face Switzerland on Monday.

Two objectives from Richarlison had been sufficient to safe all three factors on Thursday evening and joint prime of the fledgling Group alongside the Swiss who beat Cameroon earlier within the day.

Unsurprisingly, Richarlison has scooped the participant of the match award after his two match-winning objectives this night!

Here’s how he was summed up in our participant rankings:

“Always such a presence in the yellow of his country, he was first to pounce in the box to break the deadlock and then scored an absolute stunner for his and Brazil’s second.

“Tremendous, improvised control in the box before nailing a scissor kick into the bottom-corner. 10 goals in his last eight games for his country. Brazil’s leading light.”

“A show of what’s to come, and also a throwback. Brazil illustrated why they are favourites for this competition with a commanding victory, but inherent to that was how Richarlison offered a first truly magic World Cup moment from the Selecao in perhaps two decades.

“His sensational goal, that was at once deft and fluid but also thunderous and definitive, was the sort of play that created the country’s football fame in the first place; that sparked the imagination… that made you want to watch them.

“It was up there with Pele’s dummy, Josimar’s swerve and Ronaldo’s swivel. It was also the crowning moment for both this 2-0 win over Serbia and Richarlison’s fine individual performance, as the Tottenham Hotspur striker scored both goals.

“Given the problematic nature of this World Cup, it is worth pointing out that Qatar now has the benefit of forever being associated with a moment that will be replayed for years; that will become part of the World Cup’s lore. In this case, it might well become a core part of Brazil’s rebirth and reclaiming of a trophy they have made their own.”

Miguel Delaney with the match report in Qatar:

Here is an excerpt from Kieran Jackson’s participant rankings…

“Vinicius Jr – 7: Looked extremely bright early on and his snap shot led to Richarlison’s opener. Didn’t always get his own way against Andrija Zivkovic on the left but also created the second goal and his pace made him a constant outlet.”

And how did Neymar, Richarlison and the remainder of Brazil’s gamers fare?

“It’s fair to observe that any World Cup can never really start until Brazil have played. The magic of this most famous of tournaments never truly hits its peak until the Selecao’s stardust is sprinkled upon it.

“At this one, here in Qatar, the real tournament kicked off five days in with the five-time winners – and opponents Serbia – the 31st and 32nd teams to get their campaigns off and running. They had top billing. After the undercard, the main event.

“For the swathes of yellow streaming into Lusail Stadium it wasn’t a moment too soon, the sight and sound and samba of it so synonymous with this grandest of stages.”

Here’s Ben Burrows in Qatar, breaking down Brazil and Richarlison’s performances:

Full-time: Brazil get it completed! Two objectives from Richarlison, together with a shocking scissor kick, and Brazil see off Serbia 2-0 in Group G!

90+2 minutes: A Serbia cross is floated in from the left, drifting over Vlahovic however inflicting Alisson a little bit of concern; the Brazil keeper flaps on the ball because it goes overhead!

90 minutes: Seven minutes are added on.

90 minutes: The “Ole”s begin from the Brazil followers.

Raphinha is changed by Arsenal ahead Martinelli.

89 minutes: Maksimovic replaces Mitrovic for Serbia.