Brazil secured their spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Switzerland on Monday evening.
With Neymar ruled out for two matches at the tournament, Fred was handed a start while Eder Militao slotted in for the injured Danilo at right-back.
A cautious opening from the Selecao and misplaced passes at the back signaled a few half opportunities for the likes of Breel Embolo and Ruben Vargas, although neither profited.
Brazil had the momentum before the half-hour mark and could've gone ahead through a first-time strike at the far post by Vinicius Junior from Raphinha's ball, but Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer thwarted the effort.
The Selecao were close to the lead again on the brink of halftime when a powerful header from Thiago Silva off a corner-kick by Raphinha was deflected over the target.
Brazil coach Tite made substitution before the second half, with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo entering in place of Lucas Paqueta, who had played in the Neymar role.
Richarlison very nearly made it three goals from two matches shortly in the second half from a ball on the left by Vinicius Junior, but the forward lacked connection.
Brazil seemed to have gone ahead midway into the second half through a composed finish by Vinicius after he charged out wide, but the celebrations were cut short for an offside.
The Selecao, though, hit the front in the closing seven minutes after a one-touch move involving Rodrygo trickled through to Casemiro and he fired in on the half-volley.
Switzerland looked to pull level on the stroke of full-time, but the five-time World champions held out and confirmed the win.
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