sport news Fans laud Casemiro as his superb volley wins it for Brazil against Switzerland, trends now
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Fans have hailed Brazil midfielder Casemiro following his superb strike against Switzerland on Monday evening.
The South American giants booked their place in the last-16 of the World Cup with a hard-fought win at Stadium 974.
Casemiro netted the only goal of the game with a swerving half volley which took a slight deflection seven minutes from time.
Casemiro's superb volley in the 83rd minute proved to be the difference against Switzerland
Neymar, who missed the match due to an ankle injury he picked up in the win over Serbia praised his team-mate. He tweeted: 'Casemiro has been the best midfielder in the world for a long time'.
Fans have also taken to social media to praise the 30-year-old, with some claiming he's one of Brazil's best players.
One fan was left impressed by the technique on Casemiro's volley, posting: 'Hope that's enough technical ability for the doubters. Casemiro is Brazil's best player alongside Neymar.'
A second fan went as far as saying the Brazilian is the best defensive midfielder on the planet.
