World Cup 2018 : Brazil beats Serbia 2-0 to qualify for the Round of 16

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Posted on 27 June 2018 23:00

MOSCOW, Jun. 27, 2018 (AMP) — Russia 2018 : Brazil defeated Serbia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow.

Brazil dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Paulinho in the 36th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Silva in the 68th minute.

Brazil advance to the Round of 16. Serbia is eliminated.

Fixtures and Results : Group E

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Overview

Serbia at the World Cup

2 appearance (2010)
3 participations in the qualifications (first in 2010)

Brazil at the World Cup

5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
21 appearances (first in 1930)
21 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974, 2014)