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WATCH: Richarlison scores a stunning bicycle goal in maiden World Cup appearance as Brazil beat Serbia

WATCH: Richarlison scores a stunning bicycle goal in maiden World Cup appearance as Brazil beat Serbia

WATCH - Richarlison scores a stunning bicycle goal in Brazil-Serbia WC tie

Brazil opened their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition as they faced Serbia on Friday (November 25). The star-studded Brazil line-up, the most successful team in World Cup history, were made to work hard in the first half but twin goals from Richarlison secured them a 2-0 win over Serbia in Group Gmatch at theLusail Iconic Stadium.

During the contest, Richarlison made heads turn with his two back-to-back strikes. The 25-year-old youngster, making his debut in the World Cup, left fans awestruck with a bicycle kick which gave Brazilians a 2-0 lead. Here's the video of the emphatic strike from Richarlison:

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After the first half ended in a 0-0 stalemate, Brazil's attack came all-out in the second half with the likes of Vinicius Jr., Neymar Jr.,Raphinha andRicharlison turning on the heat. While Richarlison got his team off the mark in the 62nd minute, he stunned one and all with his acrobatic effort as his bicycle kick took the Men in Yellow beyond their opposition's reach.

Richarlison's second was well set up by Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr. The latter's crosswas controlled by the Spurs’ forward, whospun around and leaptto hit the netswith a splendideffort.

Brazil will now lock horns with Switzerland, who went past Cameroon 1-0 in their opening tie on Thursday (November 24).