New Jersey: Brazil maintained their long unbeaten record in FIFA World Cup opening matches with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The match featured strong attacking play from both sides, with each team earning a point.
Morocco created several opportunities early and took the lead in the 21st minute through Ismael Saibari. Eleven minutes later, Brazil equalized to keep the contest level at halftime. The second half saw continued pressure from both teams, though strong goalkeeping prevented further goals.
Brazil held 51.2 percent possession and recorded 13 shots compared to Morocco’s 14. Morocco earned a free kick in the third minute, but it led to nothing. Brazil gradually gained control before conceding the opener. Morocco continued to threaten, yet Brazil responded with an equalizer in the 32nd minute.
Brazil received two yellow cards late in the first half. A potential goal was denied by Morocco’s goalkeeper. In the second half, Brazil made substitutions and maintained possession while both teams traded chances. A late effort by one player was saved, and ten minutes of added time produced no winner.
