Switzerland holds Brazil to a 1-all draw while Germany goes down to Mexico 1-0

Switzerland holds Brazil to a 1-all draw while Germany goes down to Mexico 1-0

By Naveel Krishant
Monday 18/06/2018
Neymar Jr in action against Switzerland

Brazil and Switzerland have played out a one all draw in their FIFA World Cup Group E match in the last hour.

Phillipe Coutinho scored the goal for Brazil in the 20th minute with a brilliant curling shot from outside of Switzerland’s penalty box.

Click here to watch Video Higlights of Brazil vs Switzerland

Switzerland’s Steven Zuber scored the equalizer in the 50th minute.

Brazil had many opportunities to score however the Swiss defence stood tall.

Meanwhile, defending champions, Germany, have lost their opening Group F match 1-0 against Mexico earlier this morning.

Click here to watch Video Highlights of Mexico vs Germany

Hirving Lozano was the hero for Mexico as he scored the winning goal in the 35th minute of the first half.

This was Germany’s first World Cup defeat since losing the 2010 semi-final against Spain.

This was also the first time a German side had lost their opening game of the tournament since 1982, when West Germany were beaten by Algeria.

In another match, Serbia defeated Costa Rica 1-0.

Click here to watch Video Highlights of Costa Rica vs Serbia

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