Below-par Brazil gets the job done

Neymar's absence felt but Selecao still does enough to reach knockout stage

DOHA, Qatar — Struggling and unconvincing without Neymar on the field, Brazil still played well enough to secure a spot in the next round of the World Cup.

The five-time champion overcame the absence of its injured star to beat Switzerland 1-0 with a late goal Monday and make it to the last 16 with a match to spare in Group G.

"Of course we miss a player like Neymar," Selecao coach Tite said.