Brazil grab top spot in Group E with 2-0 win over Serbia

The European side emerged from the interval with renewed vigor. Adem Llalic forced a finger-tip save from Alisson and the ball fell to Mitrovic whose shot was blocked by Silva.

Tadic's delicate chip then sailed narrowly wide of the far post. Serbia had Brazil on the back foot and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic probably should have done better when he fired over with passing options available. Mitrovic then sent a powerful header directly at the goalkeeper.

But Brazil stood firm and scored their second goal against the run of play when Silva rose highest after a Neymar corner to head in at the near post.

Brazil had chances to make it 3-0 with Luis seeing his long-range shot punched clear by Stojkovic and Neymar sending a bouncing shot over the bar.