Mitrovic has his first effort on goal but Sommer is equal to stop his header after Luka Milivojevic's wonderful cross from deep.
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Both midfields are filled with hardened ball-winners, so gaining control of the centre of the park and bringing in the wider players will be key to victory.
His pinpoint corner found the head of Steven Zuber, who had to only jump, and his performance gave Switzerland a much-needed attacking edge against Brazil. Shaqiri slides Dzemaili in but the midfielder opts to cross the ball when given a clear path to goal around the penalty spot. If they win then Serbia would have to beat Brazil and hope Switzerland falter against Costa Rica to advance. Ricardo Rodriguez outmuscles Ivanovic deep into Serbian territory and swings a cross in towards his team-mate Dzemaili.
Rodriguez, also the corner taker, swings one in. Shaqiri is expected to continue to wear footwear which will have the Kosovo flag on his right heel to pay tribute to his heritage. Matic, Tadic, Milovojevic and the lengthy name on everyone's lips - Sergej Milinkovic-Savic feature in a powerful-looking Serbian midfield. Switzerland got their World Cup campaign off to an impressive start, holding Brazil to a 1-1 draw in a match in which they were truly tested. A Switzerland supporter smiles ahead of the Group E encounter against Serbia on Friday.
'The Swiss team will also try to be a threat to win three points. Join ROB COTTINGHAM for live coverage of this 7pm kick-off UK time.
He needs to find a way to get in behind that midfield and play between the lines without them kicking him to pieces. What an inviting cross from Kolarov! In Group E's other match, Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 but boy did they have to work for the three points in St Petersburg. Listen to the RealSport football writers discuss all the action from Day 6 of the World Cup in Kremlins in the Basement: RealSport’s daily World Cup podcast. Shaqiri looks to be given a free role this half - moving inside from his position on the right wing. Announced today for Madden 21, your theme teams are about to get a boost with Team Standouts! Switzerland break, with Shaqiri leading the counter.
Brazil huffed and puffed as the game went on, though were limited to a handful of opportunities, courtesy of a solid defensive display by the Swiss. Serbia can't fashion another chance and Switzerland finish the game in their opponent's half before the German referee blows his whistle for full-time.
Serbia got their World Cup off to the best possible start by recording a narrow victory over 2014's surprise package, Costa Rica. Shaqiri scored the winning goal past Serbia in the 90th minute to place Switzerland on the brink of the knock-out stages. Stay right here for live updates from the match as Switzerland look set to record their first win of the tournament while Serbia bid to record back-to-back victories.
Serbia, as an independent nation, faces Switzerland for the first time in history. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Haris Seferovic looks set to keep his starting spot up front after keeping Brazil's Thiago Silva and Miranda busy enough on Sunday night, though Breel Embolo could be brought in either to lead the line or play out wide.
Serbia make one change from their opening day 1-0 victory over Costa Rica - settled by Aleksandar Kolarov's sensational free-kick. Nothing comes of it. Trademarks and brands are the property of
KEY STAT: Kolarov made the fewest defensive actions of any Serbian defender versus Costa Rica. Mitrovic gives Schar a little push and hangs wonderfully in the air to power home past Sommer in the Switzerland goal.
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Shaqiri's shot is blocked but the ball comes out to Xhaka a full 25 yards out from goal. Basically, everything is up in the air in Group E but the permutations will become a lot clearer after the final whistle in Kaliningrad.
The resulting corner sees Fabian Schar nod over.
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The flag – he also wears a Swiss one on his left boot – has been perceived as provocation with Kosovo declaring independence from Serbia 10 years ago – which Serbia has refused to recognise. That's more like it from the Serbs. Both teams set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation but their approaches are in stark contrast. Switzerland’s 2-1 victory over Serbia is the first game at the 2018 World Cup to see a side win from a losing position. campaign for the, The Return of the Bundesliga, Ongoing But Undated, The Government will Close Series A If There is No Agreement on Protocol, Juventus vs. Parma Football Match in Serie A 02 February 2019, Lyon vs. Bayern Munich Champions League Semi-final 19 August 2020, PSG vs. Etoile Rouge Football Match in Champions League 11 December 2018, Manchester City vs. Norwich City Football Match in Premier League 26 July 2020. Petkovic will be hoping Shaqiri, Dzemaili and Zuber - who scored Switzerland's goal against Brazil - can provide the firepower this evening. Tadic wins a corner and swings a cross into the Switzerland area.
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