World Cup: Brazil, Switzerland advance to next round
Group E winners Brazil paired with Mexico; Switzerland to take on Sweden in Round of 16
Neymar of Brazil in action against Fabian Schaer (22) of Switzerland during 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia on June 17, 2018.
By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun
ANKARA
Brazil and Switzerland have advanced to Round of 16 in the World Cup after Group E matches were concluded on Wednesday evening.
Brazil defeated Serbia 2-0 to win their group, thanks to goals from Paulinho and Thiago Silva in both halves.
Five-time world champions will take on Mexico in the Round of 16, while Serbian national team will head home.
In the other match of the group, Switzerland drew 2-2 with Costa Rica after a late penalty decision given to the already-eliminated Caribbean representatives.
Switzerland collected 5 points to advance to the next round as group runners-up, they will take on Sweden.
Costa Rica may already been eliminated before their final match of the group, but they managed to score and held their head high.
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