Brazil did not start well in the Copa America. They drew against Costa Rica in the first match. And sitting in the audience, Neymar covered his face while watching Brazil’s messy football. He is unable to play due to an injury. But one of Brazil’s best footballers did not think that his team would play such football at the beginning.
The Brazilian game has changed over the years. Along with that, success has also decreased. The last time this Latin American country won the World Cup was in 2002. After that came the World Cups one after another, and Brazil’s fans returned home disappointed. That picture was also seen on Tuesday. Costa Rican fans cheered after a draw against Brazil. On the other hand, if you look at the faces of the Brazilian fans, it will seem that the team has lost.
Brazil had a chance. At the end of 30 minutes, Brazil’s Marquines put the ball in Costa Rica’s net. But the referee canceled it due to offside. The goal was disallowed with the help of weights. Brazil had one more chance in the first half. Rodrigo had a chance to score but hit the crossbar. As a result, the goal did not come true.
Throughout the match, the Brazilian footballers had control of the ball. They also took more goal-bound shots. A long time was played in Costa Rica’s half. But Vinicius could not score. Sometimes he hit the crossbar, and sometimes the ball was saved by the goalkeeper of Costa Rica. But in front of the goal, Vinira lost it again and again. They backpassed squared from the front of the box, which gave the Costa Rican defense time to settle.
And when he took a shot towards the goal, it hit the feet of the opposing defenders. Kudos to Costa Rica. The ball was in their half for most of the second half. But the goal was not digested. Costa Rica kept their defense solid against Brazil’s talented footballers. Brazil’s next match is against Paraguay. That match will be on June 29. The last match of the group is against Colombia. That match will be on July 3.
