Match report

Brazil Defeats Serbia 2-0 in World Cup Opener

Brazil
Brazil
2–0
FT
Serbia
Serbia
Nov 24, 2022

Brazil demonstrated their prowess as they defeated Serbia 2-0 in their opening match of the World Cup. The Seleção took control early with a brace from Richarlison and never looked back, showcasing their dominance on the pitch.

Key Facts

  • • Brazil won against Serbia by a scoreline of 2-0.
  • • Richarlison scored both goals for Brazil at minutes 62 and 73.
  • • Serbia had three players receive yellow cards, including S. Pavlovic, N. Gudelj, and S. Lukić.

Lineups

Brazil

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 2 Danilo (D)
  • 4 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 6 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 7 Lucas Paquetá (M)
  • 5 Casemiro (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 10 Neymar (M)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (M)
  • 9 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Fred
  • 21 Rodrygo
  • 18 Gabriel Jesus
  • 19 Antony
  • 26 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 16 Alex Telles
  • 13 Dani Alves
  • 14 Éder Militão
  • 23 Ederson
  • 24 Bremer
  • 12 Weverton
  • 15 Fabinho
  • 22 Éverton Ribeiro
  • 25 Pedro
  • 17 Bruno Guimarães

Serbia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 V. Milinković-Savić (G)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 5 M. Veljković (D)
  • 2 S. Pavlović (D)
  • 14 A. Živković (M)
  • 16 S. Lukić (M)
  • 8 N. Gudelj (M)
  • 25 F. Mladenović (M)
  • 10 D. Tadić (F)
  • 20 S. Milinković-Savić (F)
  • 9 A. Mitrović (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 N. Radonjić
  • 24 I. Ilić
  • 18 D. Vlahović
  • 22 D. Lazović
  • 6 N. Maksimović
  • 26 M. Grujić
  • 3 S. Eraković
  • 19 U. Račić
  • 11 L. Jović
  • 15 S. Babić
  • 21 F. Đuričić
  • 12 P. Rajković
  • 17 F. Kostić
  • 1 M. Dmitrović
  • 13 S. Mitrović

Timeline

  1. Serbia
    7' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Pavlovic

    Foul

  2. Serbia
    49' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gudelj

    Foul

  3. Serbia
    57' Serbia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrija Živković · On: N. Radonjic
  4. Serbia
    57' Serbia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Gudelj · On: I. Ilic
  5. Brazil
    62' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Richarlison
  6. Serbia
    64' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lukić

    Argument

  7. Serbia
    66' Serbia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Mladenovic · On: D. Vlahovic
  8. Serbia
    66' Serbia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Lukić · On: D. Lazović
  9. Brazil
    73' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Richarlison · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  10. Brazil
    75' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: Fred
  11. Brazil
    76' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Rodrygo
  12. Brazil
    79' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Richarlison · On: Gabriel Jesus
  13. Brazil
    80' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Neymar · On: Antony
  14. Serbia
    83' Serbia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mitrović · On: N. Maksimović
  15. Brazil
    87' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Raphinha · On: Gabriel Martinelli

Match Stats

Stat Brazil Serbia
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 80%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 5
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 582 406
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 8 0
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 504 326
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 11 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brazil's first goal by Richarlison at the 62nd minute broke Serbia’s defense and shifted momentum in Brazil’s favor.
  • ▸ Vinicius Junior’s assist for Richarlison’s second goal further secured Brazil's dominance, leading to a comfortable victory.