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Brazil defeats Serbia to make it through to round of 16 of FIFA World Cup

Brazil defeats Serbia to make it through to round of 16 of FIFA World Cup

By Faria Begum
28/06/2018
Brazil players celebrate after their win against Serbia to make to through to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup [Photo:FIFA World Cup Facebook]

Brazil have defeated Serbia 2-0 in their final group E match, to make to through to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup.

Brazil’s goal was scored in the 36th minute by Paulinho while Thiago Silva scored the winner in the second half.  

Watch highlights: Brazil vs Serbia

In another match Switzerland and Costa Rica played out a 2-all draw.

Watch highlights: Switzerland vs Costa Rica 

Brazil finish the top of Group E with Switzerland second and Serbia third.

Brazil will now take on Mexico in the round of 16.

Meanwhile, Defending Champions Germany have been eliminated from the 2018 FIFA World Cup after losing to South Korea 2-0 in their final Group F match.

This is the first time since 1938 that a Germany or West Germany side has not advanced beyond the first section of the tournament, as the team finishes at the bottom of Group F.

Watch highlights: Germany vs South Korea 

In another Group F match, Sweden defeated Mexico 3-0.

Sweden finish top of the Group F with Mexico second and South Korea third.

Watch highlights: Sweden vs Mexico

[Source:BBC Sports]

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