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Vinicius Junior scored a superb goal to put Brazil out of trouble after Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead.
A moment of magic from Vinicius Junior has saved Brazil a point against Morocco in New Jersey, where the five-time World Champions started the tournament.
Ismael Saibari crossed to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a brilliant effort in Saturday’s Group C opener, but a solo effort from Vinicius ensured the points were shared in the much-anticipated group stage.
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Here are some highlights from the 1-1 draw at New York Stadium in New Jersey.
Brazil starts slowly
Brazil they are chasing a record sixth World Cup, 24 years after they last lifted the trophy, but these performances show there is still a lot of work to be done with Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
They showed signs of nerves early in the game and struggled to withstand Morocco’s attacks.
Finishing fifth in the South American qualifiers confirmed the extent of the challenges facing Ancelotti, and doing so did not ease the worries of the Brazilian team.
Several of their players struggled to cope with the Moroccan side’s bulk, with midfielder Casemiro withdrawn at half-time after a difficult opening 45 minutes in the heat.
The World Cup finals are a long way off in New Jersey, but Brazil will have to do their best if they have any hope of winning.
Morocco looks like a real deal
The Atlas Lions shocked the world of football in 2022 when they made it to the finals in Qatar.
After four years, Morocco to have the opportunity to show that it was not just one run to the last four and it is a real event.
Based on their performance in New Jersey on Saturday, the North African nation is one to reckon with.
They arrived in North America as champions of the African Cup of Nations, having been awarded the next title final defeat by Senegaland they continued their strong form with a good performance against Brazil, playing with a lot of confidence and a lot of threat.
Morocco seems to be preparing for another strong tournament.
Vinicius shows his high quality
If Brazil are to advance to the finals of the tournament, they will rely heavily on Vinicius to provide goals and assists for the North American.
The Real Madrid youngster has been a regular scorer for his club, including 16 goals in La Liga and five in the Champions League, and looks set to bring that form to the international stage.
As Brazil struggled in the first half, Vinicius received a through ball from Bruno Guimaraes on the left side of the area before cutting onto his right foot and firing past Yassine Bounou into the far corner.
It was a magical moment that he has always produced for Real Madrid, and the Selecao will be looking for a special talent in their upcoming games.
Neymar was injured in Brazil
The Neymar soap opera is expected to dominate another tournament in Brazil, and the 34-year-old is about to take part in another big game.
Brazil’s all-time top scorer is recovering from a calf injury, and will not play for his country until 2023.
He has also been recalled to the national team, despite not being part of Ancelotti’s plans for the Italian season, but is still under scrutiny for his fitness and form after struggling with injuries and a poor return to Santos.
It is not clear when Neymar will be fit enough to return to the first team, but based on the media’s attention to him during Saturday’s game, this saga should be a big part of the conversation in Brazil.
Draw the open pages of Group C
Brazil and Morocco are the heavyweights in their group, but Saturday’s game in New Jersey will leave Group C in a bit of a tailspin.
Scotland are currently top of the table after a 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston, and are now eyeing a chance to reach the knockout stages for the first time in their history.
Morocco and Brazil remain favorites to finish in the top two qualifiers, but Scotland know that any points from their last two groups will put them close to finishing in the round of 32.
