Brazil bought off to a poor begin on the Copa America, taking part in to a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica of their opener on Monday evening.
Regardless of Los Angeles having 74 % of the ball management, the likes of Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo have been unable to information the nine-time champions to victory of their first match of the match.
As an alternative, Costa Rica's sturdy backline allowed them to handle simply three pictures heading in the right direction within the recreation, giving the underdogs a useful and sudden level in Group D.
Marquinhos thought he had given Brazil the lead when he scored from shut vary after 33 minutes, however VAR decided he had scored whereas being offside and disallowed the aim.
Rodrygo additionally believed he ought to have been awarded a penalty when he was introduced down contained in the field within the first half, but the referee ignored the Brazilian's protests.
Brazil had a disappointing begin to Copa America, drawing 0-0 towards Costa Rica
The staff, identified for its explosive attacking play for many years, by no means got here near scoring in entrance of a vibrant crowd of 67,158 at SoFi Stadium, which was dominated by its yellow-clad followers.
The consequence sees Colombia transfer to the highest of Group D following their 2-1 win over Paraguay earlier within the night.
Brazil have gained the Copa America title 9 occasions, however their present facet, led by Actual Madrid stars Vinicius and Rodrygo, have had a disappointing begin.
The draw was a serious achievement for Costa Rica, who have been the youngest staff within the match however had a status for overachieving and a powerful defence. Los Ticos had misplaced 9 consecutive matches towards Brazil.
Within the twenty second minute, Vinicius was introduced down within the field by a strong strike from Hexzel Quiros however he didn’t obtain a whistle.
Within the thirtieth minute, Rodrigo headed Raphinha's free kick to Marquinhos, who headed it into the online on the far put up. Nevertheless, this was adopted by a four-minute VAR evaluation, after which Mexican referee Cesar Ramos agreed with the assistant's resolution and dominated it offside by a whisker.
Marquinhos' aim was dominated offside 12 minutes earlier than halftime in Los Angeles
Rodrygo additionally feels he ought to have had a penalty after being introduced down within the field
Within the thirty ninth minute, a kick by Lucas Paqueta appeared to hit the arm of Juan Pablo Vargas within the penalty space, however Ramos made no resolution.
Within the 63rd minute, Paqueta hit a shot off the put up. Costa Rica had a save when Hexzel Quirós virtually headed the ball into his personal web, however Sequera saved it.
Costa Rica endured additional moments of chaos from the 86th minute onwards, with Rodrigo failing to transform two scoring possibilities and lacking a foul name towards Jelland Michel within the field.
Bruno Guimaraes had an try and put the ball within the web within the first minute of harm time however missed.
Brazil's nationwide staff goes by a transition interval — particularly with out Neymar, who hasn't performed since breaking a bone in his knee taking part in for Brazil final October. Neymar spoke to the staff earlier than Sunday's match at SoFi Stadium, the place he was cheered by the gang when his frightened face appeared on the scoreboard within the second half.
