Richarlison's rich run of goalscoring form for Brazil continued, as the five-time winners opened their Group G challenge at the World Cup by finally breaking the resolve of a determined Serbia thanks to the Tottenham striker's wonder goal in a second-half double.Brazil dominated po se sion for much of the first half but were unable to ask too many questions of a well-drilled Serbia side. Instead, they were left relying on moments of individual improvisation and inspiration, Neymar's clever inswinging corner only just clawed away by goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.With Vinicius Junior looking Brazil's most likely source of a breakthrough on the left, his opposite winger, Raphinha, went closest to finding a way through, after exchanging pa ses with Lucas Paqueta only to prod his shot straight at the goalkeeper, who also saved sharply at the feet of Vinicius.RICHARLISON An incredible goal for Brazil (@sportingnews) Brazil came out for the second half at an increased tempo, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic having to deny Raphinha within a few seconds of the restart, before Neymar Adam Butler Jersey sliced wide from Vinicius' cro s.Alex Sandro then smashed a long-range effort off the post on the hour, but two minutes later, the South American side were in front. Neymar made the initial foray into the area, the ball breaking for Vinicius and, though Milinkovic-Savic kept out his low shot, Richarlison was on hand to turn in the rebound.The Tottenham striker's second goal was even more special a flick into the air from Vinicius' low cro s preceding a spectacular volley that made it nine goals in his last seven international appearances.Brazil continued to push forward in Miami Dolphins Home Office the closing stages, Casemiro curling a shot against the cro sbar, but the South American side had already secured a solid opening victory.MORE: 1H 2H Final Brazil022Serbia000Goals: BRA Richarlison (62 mins)BRA Richarlison (73 mins)Stating lineups: Brazil (4-2-1-3, right to left): 1. Ali son (GK) 2. Danilo, 4. Marquinhos, 3. Silva, 6. Alex Sandro 5. Casemiro, 7. Paqueta (8. Fred 75') 10. Neymar (19. Antony 79') 11. Raphinha (26. Martinelli 87'), 9. Richarlison (18. Gabriel Jesus 79'), 20. Vinicius Jr (21. Rodrygo 75')Serbia (3-5-1-1, right to left): 23. V. Milinkovic-Savic(GK) 5. Veljkovic, 4. Milenkovic, 2. Pavlovic 14. Zivkovic (7. Radonjic 57'), 16. Lukic (22. Lazovic 66'), 8. Gudelj (24. Ilic 57'), 20. S. Milinkovic-Savic, 25. Mladenovic (18. Vlahovic 66') 10. Tadic 9. A. Mitrovic (6. Maksimovic 83')MORE: FULLTIME Frustrated at halftime, Brazil are jubilant at the final whistle with two quality Richarlison finishes making the difference against a determined Serbia defence. The Tottenham striker snapped up a rebound to break the deadlock before a stunning volley that will surely be among the goal of the tournament Preston Williams Jersey contenders as the five-time winners kicked off with a solid win.90+5 mins: It's safe to say tonight's match-winner is a man in form for Brazil.19 - Richarlison has scored 19 goals for Brazil in all competitions, the most of any player since his debut in September 2018. Pru. OptaJoao (@OptaJoao) 90 mins: Seven minutes will be added on as Serbia come forward, but it would take something remarkable to rescue them now.87 mins: All the tricks are coming out for Brazil now, Antony getting into space down the left and playing in Rodrygo, whose quick footwork creates space for a shot that he lifts over the bar.Gabriel Martinelli comes on for Raphinha.83 mins: More work for the goalkeeper, who plunges to his right to keep out Fred's drive after the substitute is given all the time in the world to line up a shot.Aleksandar Mitrovic goes off to be replaced by midfielder Nemanja Maksimovi. Damage limitation for Serbia now.CROSSBAR! 82 mins: Brazil don't look like they're settling for two goals here, Casemiro curling a shot against the cro sbar from just outside the area before Vanja Milinkovic-Savic thwarts Rodrygo. Off the cro sbar!Brazil nearly had a third FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) 80 mins: Brazil are taking no chances, Antony coming on for Neymar, who walked off and looks a little happier than he did a couple of minutes ago.78 mins: Another change for Brazil, Richarlison departing with Gabriel Jesus coming on. Neymar, meanwhile, is on the ground having some treatment.75 mins: That's the end of Vinicius Junior's evening, with his Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo taking his place. Fred is also on for Lucas Paqueta.GOAL! 73 mins: Brazil have two and so does Richarlison! Vinicius Junior fizzes in a cro s and Richarlison's first touch lifts the ball into the air before he thumps in an emphatic volley to give the goalkeeper no chance!GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT CONTENDERWhat a goal by Richarlison to put Brazil up 2-0 FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) 70 mins: Another corner and this might be an even better opening, Marquinhos getting back onto his own line to head away SergejMilinkovic-Savic's effort.What a chance! Serbia is threatening to equalize in the Cethan Carter Jersey second half FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) 69 mins: Serbia's best chance of getting back into this may be a set piece, Strahinja Pavlovic rises high to meet this one, but he can't get over his header and sends the ball over the bar.66 mins: Double change for Serbia, with Darko Lazovic and Dusan Vlahovic both coming on as they start the hunt for a leveller.64 mins: Bob Griese Jersey Sasa Lukic is the latest Serbia player into the book for a shove.GOAL! 62 mins: It's been coming since halftime and Brazil have broken through at last. Neymar makes the initial foray into the area, the ball breaking for Vinicius Junior and, though Vanja Milinkovic-Savic keeps out his low shot, Richarlison is on hand to turn in the rebound!(USA only)BRAZIL SCORES ITS FIRST GOAL OF THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) POST! 60 mins: Brazil are piling forward now, Alex Sandro smashing in a shot from 25m that comes back off Vanja Milinkovic-Savic's right-hand post having bounced beyond the goalkeeper's dive!(USA only)OFF THE POSTWhat a strike by Alex Sandro FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) 57 mins: First change of the evening and it's a double switch for Serbia, Nemanja Radonjic and Ivan Ilic coming on for Andrija Zivkovic and Nemanja Gudelj.55 mins: