And they were using the exact same tactic. Ten fouls against Neymar, most fouled player in a match since Shearer in 98.
Day 9: Brazil vs Costa Rica, Nigeria vs Iceland, Serbia vs Switzerland
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They looked better when he came on for Jesus against the Swiss.
Gabriel Jesus always looks like he's about to burst into tears.
Not saying he would. Firmino is highly overrated by Liverpool fans who think him starting would win Brazil the WC but he's admittedly a shade better than the Brazilian Chicharito as he often creates chances and helps out the other forwards. Neymar could benefit from him.
Jesus' eyebrows do my head in.
Babe alert at 33:28. Any screenshots?
Willian and Jesus worst players on the pitch.
Why is the finishing so bad in this WC?!!! Is it the ball? The grass? so many bad shots and headers from open play.
Less skilled than before? Neymar is the only superb technical talent in this team.
Willian doing his best to lower his transfer fee
I think there is generally a lack of proper quality in attacking areas - which is why strikers right now are at an absolute premium.
Jesus is great in the buildup. Why else would he start ahead of Aguero at City?No way that ball was 100% over the line.
The entire ball was not over the entire line there
I remember in football manager I would always turn him into a striker and he'd score like 40 a season
Imagine having both of ‘em
What's the benefit of Jesus on the pitch ? Useless in building up the play, can't hold the ball, can't link well, useless in getting at the end of crosses to score. One of the most overrated players I have seen these past few years. He's not going to become the striker City fans are forcing us to believe he'll.
On the other side I think Firmino is highly underrated and one of those players that make everything tick around him.
On the other side I think Firmino is highly underrated and one of those players that make everything tick around him.
Nilton Santos, Djalma Santos, Carlos Alberto, Facchetti, Carlos, Suurbier, Dani Alves would all have something to say about that.
Him starting over Aguero is more due to Pep's system. Not even sure if Jesus is City's future main man anyway. Firmino is a striker and also a playmaker. He brings other forwards into play. Mane and Salah benefitted so much from him.
Plus, Firmino has a very good understanding with Coutinho. Funny Tite doesn't see that.
Agreed for the most part. But actually Firmino is overrated by Liverpool fans. He's very good but not elite or the difference maker. But definitely streets above Jesus.
I used to love watching Brazil. This is hard work.
Willian is absolutely dreadful, never liked this player.
Willian doing everything wrong here so far 
This ref is awful
The ITV commentators are annoying me, no way that was a penalty.
It’s time for Douglas Costa
He isn't great. Firmino is great, Jesus is at least a level lower.
If you'd have added "useless at pressing", you'd have pretty much described his biggest strengths.
Where's the white text?
It’s the lack of David Luiz.
Brasil is so boring.
The uncanny resemblance to Sideshow Bob?
Willian will not elevate us to the level we need. Not at all.
Neymar seems unfit to the point where constantly looking for him is detrimenal.
Looks like Brazil has lost its magic.
Indeed. And David Luiz is just awesome. I don’t know why, but I’m a big fan of him.
Such terrible play here
These Brazilian players have a real bad habit of holding onto the ball for way longer than necessary.
The whole Brazil team are just standing around in attack. It's comical watching it. Maybe try running would help?
it's like watching Argentina
they think they're better than they are and can get away with less effort, but they won't
they think they're better than they are and can get away with less effort, but they won't