Opposed to Costa Rica on the night of Monday to Tuesday, the Brazil of Marquinhos and Lucas Beraldo conceded a sad draw (0-0) for their entry into the Copa America.
The Brazil disappointed for its entry into the running in this Copa America 2024. While all the favorites of the competition have so far responded, the Brazilian Team wanted to do the same this Monday evening against the Costa Rica. But, under the gaze of Neymar Jrthe men of Dorival conceded a sad draw (0-0).
A goal refused for Marquinhos
Yet dominating with 19 shots (3 on target), the Brazil failed to be effective in the last gesture. Holder, Marquinhos thought he would deliver his selection but his goal was flagged in an offside position after consulting the VAR (30′). In the second half, Lucas Paqueta found the post before the goalkeeper Costa Rica deflects a few attempts in the last quarter of an hour. With this zero result, the Brazil occupies second place in group D, behind Colombia victorious Paraguay (2-1). For his next match, the Brazil will face the Paraguay on Saturday June 29.
Holder, Marquinhos played the entire match. Faced with a weak team Costa Ricathe defender of PSG was impeccable in his duels on the ground (4/4 won) but a little less in the air (1/3 won). In the vast domination of the Brazilians, the 30-year-old central defender was the first receiver in his team with 100 balls touched in the match (99% of successful passes) and was efficient in his long game (12 passes out of 13 successful). He could have punctuated his good performance with a goal, but it was disallowed for an offside position. After the meeting, Marquinhos reacted to this null result, in comments reported by UOL Esporte : “We wanted to win, but we knew that the game plan would be as follows: they were waiting for a mistake to counterattack (…) On the offensive side, we were able to create and move the ball from one side to the other , but the field is small and makes things difficult offensively. It’s up to us to create alternatives in order to have more clear chances and score goals (…) Results are very important in this competition. The points we are losing now can complicate things. » For his part, Lucas Beraldo remained on the bench. The defender of Real Madrid, Eder Militaowas preferred to accompany Marquinhos in central hinge.
- The XI of Brazil : Alisson – Danilo (c), Militao, Marquinhos, Arana – B.Guimaraes, J.Gomes (Martinelli, 83′) – Raphinha (Savinho, 70′), Paqueta, Rodrygo – Vinicius (Endrick, 71′)
Group D classification
- Colombia – 3 points (+1)
- Brazil – 1 pt (+0)
- Costa Rica – 1 pt (+0)
- Paraguay – 0 pt (-1)
