FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Switzerland book Round of 16 berth, Brazil shocked by Cameroon

Exiting times ahead. Big matches coming up in Round of 16.

Switzerland were in trouble quite a few times during the match against Serbia. They gave away an early advantage, but had the last laugh. Switzerland won the match 3-2 and advanced to the Round of 16 from Group G along with Brazil.

What a match that was! Brazil dominated throughout the game but slipped at the final stages. Vincent Aboubakar scored the stoppage time winner for Cameroon as they became the first African team to beat Brazil. However, it was not enough for them to go through to the Round of 16. 

What scenes! Vincent Aboubakar has been sent off with a second yellow. He rips his shirt off to celebrate and gets his second yellow of the match. That was a bittersweet moment for the Cameroon captain, who became only the fourth African player to score against Brazil in a World Cup match. 

GOAL! What a moment for Cameroon. Captain Vincent Aboubakar puts Cameroon ahead. 

9 minutes of stoppage time here. This is going to be a thrilling finish. Can Cameroon score?

Serbia have 8 minutes before stoppage time to draw the equaliser. Can Switzerland hold their nerve and hold on to their lead? 

Antony is being substituted by Tite. A fine shift from the Manchester United winger. He is replaced by Raphinha. 

Relentless pressure from Brazil but Cameron find a rare moment as Ntcham takes a shot from outside the box. He tries to get the wonder goal but Ederson makes a comfortable save. 

Cameroon need to push more in the final few minutes if they are to force a result here. 

Brazil have made 4 changes in a span of 5 minutes. Gabriel Jesus is substituted and Pedro comes in. Earlier, Fred, Rodrygo and Alex Telles, who picked up a knock, were replaced by Bruno Guimaraes, Everton Ribereiro and Marquinhos.

The match has certainly spiced up at the start of the second half. Cameroon looked more assured when they started the half, but Brazil pressure is catching up to them again. A couple of fine saves from Devis Epassy, who survived an injury scare.

Martinelli and Antony are keeping the Cameroon goalkeeper busy. 

Epassy took a blow to his back when he landed awkwardly, hitting the post while trying to clear a corner. 

It remains 0-0 and Cameroon keep their hopes alive. 

Remo Freuler has given Switzerland a 3-2 lead moments after the start of the second-half. Vargas flicks the ball to Freuler, who completes the formalities. The twists and turns keep coming. 

It's the second time in the match that Switzerland have taken a lead. Can they hold on to it? More importantly, how will Serbia respond now? 

What a stunning end to the half. Cameroon have their first attempt on goal and it is also the first shot on target against Brazil in this World Cup. Mbuemo with a fine header from close range but Ederson is up to the task. He fends it away to safety.

It remains 0-0 despite some threatening efforts from Antony and Martinelli. Brazil had 10 shots, including 3 on target. While Cameroon took only one. 

But Cameroon are still keeping their hopes alive. 

In the other match, it's a goal-fest as Switzerland and Serbia head into the break at 2-2. 

That was a heck of a first half. Both Serbia and Switzerland got themselves to a lead, but both failed to hold on to it. There's plenty more left in the game. 

Martinelli comes close to scoring again. He dribbles along the edge of the box, looking for space to take the shot. And he does fire one but the Cameron goalkeeper gets a hand and deflects it into a corner. 

Antony sends in a low curler to Rodrygo, who fires one, targeting the near post. But the ball just flies wide.

It remains 0-0 in Qatar. 

Breal Embolo has given Switzerland a 2-2 equaliser. So many twists and turns in such a short space of time. Widmer put in an assist after which Embolo just put the ball inside the goal. How will Serbia respond to this? 

From being 0-1 down in the first 20 minutes, Serbia have stormed to a 2-1 lead in a space of 15 minutes. After Mitrovic speared in a header, Dusan Vlahovic gives Serbia a 2-1 lead. Tadic passed the ball to Vlahovic, who didn't make any mistake whatsoever and got the ball past Kobel.

What a strike from Alexander Mitrovic. Serbia find the equaliser. Mitrovic nailed in a perfect header eight minutes after Shaqiri gave Switzerland a 1-0 lead. It was his eighth goal in his last seven appearances for Serbia across all competitions. 

Xherdan Shaqiri has given Switzerland an all-important 1-0 lead in the first half. Pressure on Serbia! Sow passed the ball to Shaqiri, who kicked the ball ferociously into the net. No chance for the Serbian goalkeeper. 

Brazil have already made their way through to the Round of 16 from Group G. Switzerland, Cameroon and Serbia are fighting for the remaining spot. 

If Switzerland beat Serbia, they will be through to the next round. If Serbia have to go through, they need to beat Switzerland by a goal difference of 2, (2-0, 3-1, 4-2 etc).

If Switzerland draw their match against Serbia, it may come down to goal difference and goals for, between them and most likely, Cameroon

Brazil are probing early. Fred with a fine cross from the right from a deep position. Martinelli is inside the box and he heads with some power. However, the Cameroon goalkeeper is alert to it. He pushes it away for a corner. Nothing comes of the resulting corner. 

Nouhou Tolo is booked for bringing down Antony on the right. The Cameroon left-back was not happy when he was outplayed by the Manchester United star, who is making things happen early for Brazil.

Meanwhile, Brazil's Militao also goes into the referee's book for a high-kick. 

What a run from Antony. The Manchester United winger comes up with a sprinted run down the right and puts a cross into the box. Fred is running into the box but the pass is a bit too much for him. He takes a shot but it has no power and is deflected away to safety. 

Cameroon need nothing less than a victory to go through. The action begins at the Lusail Stadium. Keep in mind, no African side has beaten Brazil so far at the World Cup Finals. Can Vincent Aboubakar's men do it tonight? 

Brazil have so far not conceded even once in Qatar. Will things change tonight? 

Kobel, Widmer, Akanji, Embolo, Freuler, Xhaka, Rodriguez, Sow, Vargas, Schar, Shaqiri.

V Milinković-Savić, Pavlovic, Milenkovic, Veljkovic, Mitrovic, Tadic, Zivkovic, Lukic, Kostic, Vlahovic, S Milinković-Savić

Brazil will top the group with a draw or win. If they lose and Switzerland beat Serbia, top spot will be decided on goal difference.

The Swiss are second on three points, two ahead of Serbia and Cameroon, and will go through with a victory.

Serbia and Cameroon must win to have any chance of progressing and if they both succeed then second place would be decided by goal difference.

Brazil, who have already sealed a spot in the Round of 16, have started by offering chances to their bench. Tite has made nine changes in the team that won 1-0 against Switzerland, keeping only defender Eder Militao and midfielder Fred in the starting eleven.

Cameron will be without Andre Onana, who was sent back home.

Cameroon: Devis Epassy, Christopher Wooh, Collins Fai, Enzo Ebosse, Nouhou Tolo, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Pierre Kunde, Bryan Mbeumo, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting, Vincent Aboubakar (C), Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu

Brazil: Ederson, Dani Alves (C), Eder Militao, Bremer, Alex Telles, Fabinho, Fred, Rodrygo, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Antony

Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0, but South Korea go through from Group H along with Portugal. South Korea saved the day for themselves. Uruguay were on second spot for a long long time before South Korea threw up a surprise. 

South Korea has beaten Portugal, but the second team is yet to be decided. If Uruguay scores and wins 3-0, South Korea will be knocked out of the World Cup. South Korea with their hearts in their mouths. 

South Korea have moved to second in the points table. They have a realistic chance to advance now. Now Uruguay have to score 1 more goal to edge out South Korea on goal difference. Hwang-hee-chan scored for South Korea under extreme pressure. Drama! 

12 minutes plus stoppage time. That's how much time Ghana have to turn things around. Two goals and they will give themselves a realistic chance of advancing to the Round of 16. 

South Korea won a free-kick from a dangerous position on the right outside the box. Son Heung-min lined up to take the shot but it was young Lee Kang-in who took it. The left-footed shot was drilled well wide off the post. 

Portugal 1-1 South Korea in this Group H match. As it stands, Korea will be heading home. 

Luis Suarez has got 2 Yellow Cards in 16 appearances at World Cups. And interestingly, both of them came against Ghana. After 2010, 2022 happened to be the second time.

Ghana survived a scare after Uruguay wasn't awarded a penalty. The on-field referee didn't give a penalty, after which there was a VAR check. Nevertheless, the on-field decision stood. 

Cristiano Ronaldo goes off. A rousing reception from the crowd even as their captain missed a couple of chances. He was ruled off-side on more than one occastion.

Three changes in total for Portugal. 

Andre Silva comes in for Ronaldo. 

Ruben Neves is off, Rafeal Leao is in. Matheus Nunes goes off and Joao Palhinha is in. 

Ghana and Uruguay restart their match. Both teams are moving the ball around but have not created an extended spell of possession.

Another chance, another miss from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugal captain is looking increasingly frustrated. He had missed a couple of chances in the first-half itself. A good ball from Diego Dalot to find Ronaldo inside the box. But the skipper is ruled off-side again. Even the shot that he took had no venom. 

South Korea need at least 2 more goals than what Uruguay score against Ghana in the other match. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal are a difficult side to break even though there were some defensive lapses today. The second half is underway at the Education City Stadium.

De Arrascaeta has given Uruguay a 2-0 lead over Ghana. 

2-0 to Uruguay at half time. Remember that this is a must win game for them and they have to outscore South Korea to go through to the next round of the competition.

South Korea have managed to pull one back but the group is not going their way as Uruguay are leading Ghana 2-0 at half-time. South Korea need a win and a big win to reach the Round of 16. 

It's 1-1 between Portugal and South Korea at half-time at the Education City Stadium. 

8 minutes of added time as Uruguay keep dominating the game. That penalty given against them in the early minutes have pretty much riled them up. They are not happy with the 2-0 lead, the South American side want more.

Can South Korea take the lead. They are threatening to do so against a Portugal backline that is defending the set-pieces well. 2 minutes of added time in this half. 

Seidu and Suarez down for Ghana and Uruguay respectively. Seidu screams can be heard from the mics on the sidelines after Arrascaeta went into his ribs with a knee. 

However both players are up and running now.

As good an opportunity as it can get. However, Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't head it into the post, but wide of it. It was there for the taking. Ronaldo looks disappointed. Vitinha with an effort again after a fine cross from the right. But the South Korean goalkeeper pushes it away. The ball was there for Ronaldo to head in but the former Manchester United man misses it. 

Portugal have been fluffing a lot of opportunities late in the first-half. 

A good period of play for Portugal. Ronaldo was off-side when he tried to beat the South Korean goalkeeper one-on-one. Ronaldo was clearly off-side when the ball was played from the back. Meanwhile, Vitinha got onto a ball cleared by South Korea from a corner and shot it from around 20 yards outside the box. It did not trouble Seung-Gyu Kim much. 

Rodrigo Bentancur will not be able continue and comes off, Vecino in.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta is at it again. Beautiful volley into the net. Pellistri forward passes to Nunez on the right, who flicks it for Suarez on his left, who flicks it up for Giorgian de Arrascaeta on his further left, who has 2 defenders on him. 

Giorgian de Arrascaeta does not waste time and blasts a side volley into the net.

Uruguay lead at 25 minutes. Ghana defence gets stretched by counter from Uruguay. Poor defending from Ghana as it beats two players to reach Darwin Nunez. Nunez shot is deflected off the goalkeeper and Giorgian de Arrascaeta heads it in from close range.

Young Gwon Kim with the equalizer for South Korea! Portugal were put under immense pressure by South Korea. From the set-pieces, Son Heung-min's team were threatening. And it has come from the corner. A poor defensive show while trying to clear this. Young Gwon had to just tap it in and he did it to make it 1-1. 

Stunning run from Darwin Nunez. He chips it over the Ghana keeper but their defence is there. A brilliant interception right ahead of the goal line and the scores stay level.

Could have been 1-1 at 25 minutes.

What a story this for Ricardo Horta. The man made his debut in 2014 and had to wait 8 years for his second international cap. He gets a start in their final Group H match and he scores within 5 minutes. A fine finish from the 28-year-old, who plays for Braga. 

Rohchet save the PENALTY. Agony for Ghana whoare still being haunted by penalty misses against Uruguay.

What luck! What fate! What a shocker this is. Ghana have been awarded a penalty and goalkeeper Rochet is fuming. Rochet has gone into the feet of Kudus and tripped him inside the box after his initial save and Ghana once again, have a penalty in a World Cup match vs Uruguay. 

Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez has copped a yellow for protest.

South Korea get a corner. And Son Heung-min doesn't play it into the box. He plays it short and receives it back before curling it into the box. Cho heads it toward goal and it looked like going in but Diego Costa gets a hand to it. The rebound is tapped into the goal by Kim JS. But he is ruled off-side. 

A scare for Portugal here. Good this from South Korea. 

Inaki Williams is finding chinks in the Uruguayan armour. Dribble from Inaki Williams to take a low shot on his right foot. Blocked by Rochet.

VAR have asked the referee to check for a possible penalty shout.

South Korea are trying for a response. But there are not getting one here. Can Son Heung-min get it done for the Asian side. Portugal are making forays into the attacking third but South Korea shouldn't lose hope. They should learn from what Japan did against Germany and Spain after going down early. 

Portugal will also be mindful of a comeback from the Koreans here. 

The main difference of the game will be made in the midfield today. Between Bentancur, Valverde and Partey, whoever dominates the game will give their team a big advantage.

5 min: GOAL! What a strike! Ricardo Horta gives Portugal the lead as early as the 5th minute. A superb long ball from Pepe to find Diego Dalot on the right flank. Dalot cuts in and sends in a cross and Horta who rushes towards the near post taps it in from a couple of yards. 

Portugal celebrate the early goal. A superb start from them. 

Suarez's handling of the ball earned him a red card, but gave Uruguay another chance to remain safe. Ghana's Asamoah Gyan missed the subsequent penalty which knocked Ghana out of the competition in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Asked about his status of 'The Devil' among Ghana football fans, Suarez said that he did not care about it.

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No Diego Godin in Uruguay defense to start the proceedings against Ghana. However, Luis Suarez starts ahead of Edinson Cavani. We are in for a mouth watering tie here! 

Suarez will pair up with Darwin Nunez and Facundo Pellistri in the front.

Uruguay need to win to make sure they don't exit in the group stages for the first time since 2002. 

Ghana, who will go through to the last 16 with a win, make two changes to the team that beat South Korea 3-2, restoring Alidu Seidu and Baba Rahman to the fullback positions they played in during the opening game against Portugal, in place of Tariq Lamptey and Gideon Mensah.

Ghana: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Alidu Seidu, Daniel Amartey, Mohammed Salisu, Baba Rahman, Thomas Partey, Salis Abdul Samed, Mohammed Kudus, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams

Uruguay: Sergio Rochet, Sebastian Coates, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Jose Maria Gimenez, Guillermo Varela, Mathias Olivera, Rodrigo Bentancur, Facundo Pellistri, Federico Valverde, Luis Suarez, Darwin Nunez.

Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal. He faced an injury scare in the lead-up to the match but the man will be out there leading the side. On the other hand, Fernando Santos has opted to rest their midfield engine in Bernardo Silva, William Carvalho and Bruno Fernandes. Matheus Nunes, Vitinha and Joao Mario take their places. Meanwhile, Ricardo Horta replaces Joao Felix up front.

Here's how South Korea's Portuguese coach,  Paulo Bento, has lined his side up for the crunch clash. 

South Korea: Kim Seung-gyu, Kim Moon-hwan, Kwon Kyung-won, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Jin-su, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Kang-in, Jeong Woo-yeong, Hwang In-beom, Son Heung-min, Cho Gue-sung

Portugal: Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Antonio Silva, Joao Cancelo, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Joao Mario, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Horta

It's time for the final match day of the group stages. 2 more spots in the Round of 16 are up for grabs. 

Uruguay face Ghana in a must-win match for both sides. It's going to be a spectacle at the Education City Stadium. Luis Suarez, who was involved i that infamous handball 12 years ago, starts for Uruguay. Ghana are thinking about revenge? They shouldn't be as a win will take them to the next round. 

On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are looking to end the group stage on a perfect note. They are already through to the Round of 16 but face a stern test as they face Son Hueng-min's South Korea.