During the Group D Copa America 2024 opener, Brazil, led by coach Dorival Júnior, generated numerous scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize on them, resulting in a disappointing 0-0 draw against Costa Rica.

Before entering this match, Costa Rica was rated lower than Brazil. Costa Rica had almost no chance in the first half, when Brazil created a completely overwhelming position. With the current lineup of bright stars, Brazil created many opportunities and conceded the opponent’s goal in the 30th minute. Raphinha hung the ball, Rodrygo responded with a header.

The ball then flew in with Marquinhos’s momentum and the star scored accurately. But after VAR stepped in, the goal was not recognized because Rodrygo was offside.

For the remainder of the first half, Brazil continued to apply pressure. But the goal did not come to them, when Brazil’s accuracy in finishing was too bad. Entering the second half, Brazil maintained great pressure on Costa Rica as in the first half. But luck continued to turn away from Brazil.

In the 63rd minute, the vertical post denied Paqueta a goal after a powerful shot from the star playing for West Ham Club.

In the end, Brazil tied with Costa Rica 0-0, a historic achievement for Costa Rica. They won points for the first time against Brazil in the Copa America framework.