Brazil, one of the championship candidates, entered the opening match of Group D of Copa America 2024 against weak opponent Costa Rica.

Superior in every aspect from strength, form, position to confrontation, but Brazil disappointed when letting this opponent hold them to a goalless draw.

The yellow-green team held the ball, pressuring their opponents from start to finish but were unlucky in finding a way into the goal, even though Vinicius, Rodrygo, Lucas Paqueta or Raphinha… were in the starting lineup.

Brazil had 74% ball control and had 19 shots but none were successful.

Notably, there was a goal by Marquinhos in the 33rd minute, but the referee did not recognize it after consulting VAR, because he thought the Brazilian player was offside.

Vinicius also could not make a difference for Brazil

0-0 was the final result of the match. A disappointing debut for coach Dorival Junior and his students.