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World Cup Matchday 9: Brazil, Switzerland leave it late; Super Eagles fly high

Another day of the 2018 World Cup is in the books and what a day it was. Late and dramatic goals was the theme of the day as both Group E matches were decided in the final minutes. Meanwhile, Group D finished up with two of the tournament’s best underdog stories meeting. Here’s a rundown of the action:

Keylor Navas put on one of the best displays of goalkeeping we’ve seen in a World Cup in quite some time. Unfortunately, Brazil’s quality finally showed through as Philippe Coutinho nabbed the winner at the beginning of second half stoppage time thanks to a little bit of fortune.