BRAZIL 

Alisson Becker - 6

Performed well acting as the sweeper keeper in the second half. Parried away a cross from Kostic right onto Mitrovic's head but it hit Thiago Silva and fell into Alisson's thankful arms. 

Fagner - 6

Early on he conceded a few chances with Serbian attacks succeeding on his right flank. Shored himself up a bit after Brazil took control and eventually went 1-0 up. 

Miranda - 6.5

Allowed Mitrovic to control the ball on the penalty spot when a cross came in, with the striker's physical presence throwing Miranda off. 

Thiago Silva - 7.5

Was standing in the right place as Mitrovic's point-blank, reactive header hit him on the lap and went into Alisson's hands. Another World Cup goal for the defender, after his bullet header sliced through the net at the near post. 

Marcelo - N/A

One of Brazil's leaders was subbed off after ten minutes with what is believed to be a hamstring injury and a reported spasm in the back. 

Casemiro - 7

Given the job of marking the influential Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and he completed the task. The Serbian midfielder had little to no impact on the match. 

Phillipe Coutinho - 7

An extraordinarily explosive start to the match, creating two chances in two minutes for Brazil. A world-class dink over the top set Paulinho free to send Brazil ahead.