Matsara is scheduled to fight her Brazil with the Serbia for the 7th group of the World Cup. The kick-off will take place at 21:00, while you will watch the game on TV on ANT1 (update from bwinSPORT FM 94.6, www.sportfm.gr).
In a group that is likely to be about scores and spectacle, with the other two teams in it being Switzerland and Cameroon.
THE Brazil qualified for the World Cup as the first and undefeated from the barrages of South America, leaving Argentina in second place. A team with a rich and excellent roster, with many options at every position and one of those who seem very likely to make it to the end of the road. The “seleção” is the only team with a presence in all 22 World Cups, it has the most titles (5), the most victories (73) and the most goals (229). Tite is the coach, but after the World Cup final he will leave, while he has no injury problems.
THE Serbia, for its part, is a team full of talent and quality, too. With young as well as experienced footballers competing at the top level, who can make the difference and take their national team as far as possible in the tournament. They found themselves vying for their place on Qatar’s pitches in a group with Portugal, Ireland, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan. With only the top team in each group securing direct World Cup qualification, the Serbians knew they would have to be at their best to put Fernando Santos and Cristiano Ronaldo’s side behind them, which they did by beating the Iberians on last matchday inside “De Luz”. Stojkovic has no problems to contend with, either.
Which will be judged
In whether Serbia will manage to limit Brazil’s many big assets. If this happens, then the “Brazil of Europe” has luck in the match but also the quality to claim a result!
Player-barometer
THE Neymar he is having an excellent season so far at Paris Saint-Germain and it has to be said that he should do accordingly in the shirt of the Brazilian national team. He and Vinicius will be the… first violins for his team and the players who will take it on the back.
Tradition
Brazil counts 2/2 wins against Serbia, in friendly or official games. Among them 2-0 in the groups of the World Cup in 2018.
Assessment
A strong game is expected to be seen, because yes Brazil is considered the favorite, but Serbia will be waiting in the corner to do the damage.
Possible lineups
Brazil (Tite / 4-2-3-1): Alisson-Danilo, Silva, Marquinhos, Sandro-Paquet, Casemiro-Rafinia, Neymar, Vinicius-Richardson.
Serbia (Stojkovic/ 3-4-3): Savits-S. Mitrovic, Pavlovic, Milenkovic-Kostic, Milinkovic-Savic, Gudely, Zivkovic-Jovic, A. Mitrovic, Tadic.
Referee: Alireza Faghani (Iran)
Field: Lusail Iconic Stadium (80,000)
The program of the 1st matchday:
Thursday 24/11
12:00 Switzerland – Cameroon – ANT1
21:00 Brazil – Serbia – ANT1
The schedule for the 2nd matchday:
Monday, November 28
12:00 Cameroon – Serbia – ANT1
18:00 Brazil – Switzerland – ANT1
The schedule for the 3rd matchday:
Friday December 2:
21:00 Serbia – Switzerland – ANT1
21:00 Cameroon – Brazil – ANT1
