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Defense coming through for attack-minded Brazil at World Cup

Published November 30, 2022 7:23 AM

By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil brought a lot of attacking power to the World Cup but it’s been the defense impressing the most for the five-time champion in Qatar. Brazil is yet to allow an attempt on target after two group games. Goalkeeper Alisson has been mostly a spectator and defensive midfielder Casemiro has been nearly perfect. Central defenders Thiago Silva and Marquinhos have performed at a high level from the start. Brazil opened its World Cup campaign by defeating Serbia 2-0 with two second-half goals by striker Richarlison. It then beat Switzerland 1-0 with an 83rd-minute winner by Casemiro.

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