Frank Christian
Brazil kicked off their 2024 Copa America campaign with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica in Group D. Despite dominating the game, Selecao faced setbacks with a disallowed goal and a denied penalty, contributing to the stalemate.
The match saw Brazil controlling the game with 75% possession and nine shots, while Costa Rica struggled to create any scoring opportunities.
Costa Rica’s defensive strategy proved effective as they managed to thwart Brazil’s attacks and secure a crucial point against the tournament favorites.
Match Statistics
| Brazil | Stat | Costa Rica |
| 19 | Shots | 2 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 0 |
| 74 | Possession | 26 |
| 9 | Corners | 1 |
| 13 | Fouls | 10 |
Final Score
| FT | Goal scorers | |
| Brazil | 0 | |
| Costa Rica | 0 |
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, Calif.
Referee: Cesar Ramos (Mexico)
Starting Lineups
Brazil starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana — Guimaraes, Gomes, Paqueta — Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius.
Costa Rica starting lineup (4-3-2-1): Sequeira (GK) — Mitchell, Vargas, Calvo, Quiros — Brenes, Galo — Lassister Aguilera, Ugalde — Zamora.
Match Highlights
FT: Costa Rica’s draw against Brazil marks a significant upset, leaving Dorival Junior’s team with a challenging start to the tournament.
90+3 mins: Rodrygo misses a chance in the box from a deep ball.
90+1 mins: Savio sets up Bruno Guimaraes, but the shot goes wide.
90 mins: Five minutes of added time as Brazil seeks a late winner.
87 mins: Frustrations mount for Brazil as they struggle to break through Costa Rica’s defense.
80 mins: Militao receives a yellow card after a tactical foul.
63 mins: Brazil hits the post as Paqueta’s shot is denied by the woodwork.
46 mins: The second half kicks off with both teams vying for control.
HT: Brazil dominated the first half but failed to convert their chances into goals.
33 mins: A goal for Brazil is disallowed following a VAR review for offside.
### Brazil vs. Costa Rica: Copa America 2024 Opener
In the first half, Brazil kept possession for most of the opening stages. They utilized the flanks well, creating opportunities, but Costa Rica defended efficiently. There were attempts from Paqueta and Raphinha, but no breakthroughs.
### Pre-match Events
– 2 hours before kickoff: Sporting News’ coverage begins
– 1 hour 30 mins before kickoff: Brazil’s defensive advantage highlighted
– 1 hour 15 mins before kickoff: Team lineups revealed
– 1 hour before kickoff: Colombia wins against Paraguay in Group D
– 30 mins before kickoff: Neymar visits Brazil’s camp
– 15 mins before kickoff: Ronaldinho shows support
– 5 mins before kickoff: Players take the field
– Kickoff: The match starts
### Match Details
– **Brazil Starting Lineup**: Alisson (GK) – Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana – Guimaraes, Gomes, Paqueta – Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius
– **Costa Rica Starting Lineup**: Sequeira (GK) – Mitchell, Vargas, Calvo, Quiros – Brenes, Galo, Lassister Aguilera, Ugalde – Zamora
### Match Time
– **Date and Time**: Monday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. PT in Los Angeles
### Global Kickoff Times
– **USA/Canada**: Mon, Jun. 24 at 9 p.m. ET
– **UK**: Tue, Jun. 25 at 2 a.m. BST
– **Australia**: Tue, Jun. 25 at 11 a.m. AEST
– **India**: Tue, Jun. 25 at 6:30 a.m. IST
### Standings
– **Brazil** leads Group D without any games played yet
– **Colombia**, **Paraguay**, and **Costa Rica** follow
### Live Streaming and TV Channels
– **USA**: FS1, UniMas, TUDN with streaming available on Fubo, Fox Sports App, ViX
– **UK**: Premier Sports 1 via Premier Sport Player
– **Canada**: TSN, RDS 2 and TSN+, RDS App for streaming
– **Australia**: Optus Sport
– **India**: Not currently available
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### In-Game Action
Throughout the match, both teams exhibited skill and determination. Brazil dominated possession, but Costa Rica’s defense held strong. Numerous attempts were made, but as the game progressed, neither side managed to find the back of the net.
Enjoy the game and stay tuned for updates on this exciting Copa America opener!
