Brazil v Switzerland, 17th June, 7pm(GMT)

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Here we see one of the main contenders.

Brazil look a much better team than the one they had in 2014. They have jettisoned the walking calamity that is David Luiz and I doubt they lose stalwarts Thiago Silva and Neymar at the same time again. Plus Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus give them much better attacking depth than they had in 2014, where they were led by Fred and Hulk.

Still, I have my doubts. The 2016 Copa America squad was knocked out in the group stages and whilst they made short work of qualifying and i'd like to see some evidence before proclaiming them favourites.

As for the Swiss, they are another that never disgrace themselves on a major stage, but never do much either. Since 1994, they have made it to 8 major tournaments, but failed to win a single knockout game in 5 tries. With the other 2 teams in this group tough ones, they'll have to play well to make it into the knockout stages. All eyes will no doubt be on Shaqiri once again.

You'd fancy Brazil to win this one, but Switzerland are no mugs and could cause some problems.

All match chat in here.
 

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Probably the first of a few Brazilian crackers in this tournament.
 

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Lovely goal that, absolute peach.

Brazil have looked excellent at times but Switzerland are definitely still in this.
 

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This is the keeper that Liverpool want to replace Karius? Dear god. You can get at this Brazil side though, especially Marcelo and Miranda.
 

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Switzerland are proper dirty aren’t they?
 

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For most of that second half Brazil seemed to lack ideas. Came on strong at the end and were unlucky.
 

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So far out of the big nations only France have started with a win. What a fantastic first round this is turning out to be though, will matter in keeping the third round alive as nobody will be through.
 

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I thought there’d be more creativity in this side this time. Neymar was ineffective most of the game, but didn’t give up. Coutinho was involved here and there and took his goal superbly. Willian’s twin brother played. Jesus was ok in spells and battled. Paulinho was pretty quiet and none of the subs changed much.
 

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Neymar didn't look 100% fit. They should've took my advice and started Firmino; had they done so they'd have won by at least 6 goals.
 

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Really thought Brazil lacked imagination last night against a well organised Switzerland team.

Brazil seemed to try everything through Neymar which I couldn't work out if it was Neymar being selfish of the lack of effort from the other players. Considering about 7 of those Brazil players are world class standard, they massively under performed
 

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