FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil dominate Serbia, enter Rd of 16 with Switzerland

Brazil's star man at this World Cup was supposed to be Neymar but three games into the tournament it is Philippe Coutinho who is taking the plaudits and the Barcelona player was again prominent in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Serbia.

Updated on: Jun 28, 2018 2:53 AM IST

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Brazil's Paulinho celebrates scoring their first goal against Serbia with Neymar in a FIFA World Cup 2018. (REUTERS)

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Brazil's Paulinho celebrates scoring their first goal on the 36th minute. (REUTERS)

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Paulinho’s goals cheered Brazilian fans. (REUTERS)

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Brazil's Neymar had many a rough tackles targeting him. (REUTERS)

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Brazil got their second goal through Thiago Silva in the 68th minute. (REUTERS)

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Brazil topped the group E with seven points. (REUTERS)

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The Brazil fans were happy with their team’s show. (Utpaal Sorkkar )

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In the other match of Group E, Switzerland took the lead with Blerim Dzemaili’s goal in the 31st minute. (REUTERS)

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Costa Rica's Kendall Waston, left, equalised in the 56th minute. (AP)

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Switzerland's Josip Drmic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal. (AP)

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Switzerland's Yann Sommer scored an own goal as the match ended in a 202 draw. (REUTERS)