Neymar, 22 years old Brazilian striker scored not only twice in the opening match of the FIFA world cup 2014, but also confirmed his status as a worthy star of the mega tournament. The other goal was scored by Emboaba Oscar, which help the host nation to get a 3-1 victory against Croatia. The host nation, Brazil also got some help from referee in last night's match.
Croatia took the lead with a Marcelo own-goal after 11 minutes. Croatia 1, Brazil 0! This was never part of the script. Neymar equalized it in 29th minute, clearing a defender in midfield before making a run toward the edge of th area and played a perfectly placed low shot that went in off the post.
The match turned on a controversial penalty awarded by referee in the 71st minute when striker
Fred went down inside the area under minimal contact from defender Dejan Lovren.Neymar scored his 2nd goal from the spot. The third goal was scored in the 91th minute of the match by Oscar.
“It’s important to start these tournaments with the right foot, with a victory,” Neymar said. “I’m happy that I got to score, but the entire team deserves credit. We maintained our calm and showed we could battle back.”
Brazil will play their next match on Wednesday, 18th June, against Mexico.
Croatia took the lead with a Marcelo own-goal after 11 minutes. Croatia 1, Brazil 0! This was never part of the script. Neymar equalized it in 29th minute, clearing a defender in midfield before making a run toward the edge of th area and played a perfectly placed low shot that went in off the post.
The match turned on a controversial penalty awarded by referee in the 71st minute when striker
Fred went down inside the area under minimal contact from defender Dejan Lovren.Neymar scored his 2nd goal from the spot. The third goal was scored in the 91th minute of the match by Oscar.
“It’s important to start these tournaments with the right foot, with a victory,” Neymar said. “I’m happy that I got to score, but the entire team deserves credit. We maintained our calm and showed we could battle back.”
Brazil will play their next match on Wednesday, 18th June, against Mexico.
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