Costa Rica was ranked lower than Brazil prior to this match. Brazil established a radically dominant position in the first half, giving Costa Rica virtually little chance.
Brazil had plenty of chances with their current group of talented players, but in the thirty-minute mark, they gave up the opponent’s goal. Rodrygo headed the ball back after Raphinha had hung it.
Then, using Marquinhos’s momentum, the ball sailed in, and the superstar scored precisely. However, because Rodrygo was offside, the goal was not recognised after VAR intervened.
Brazil kept up the pressure for the remainder of the first half. However, they were unable to score because Brazil’s finishing accuracy was too poor.
As in the first half, Brazil continued to put Costa Rica under a lot of pressure heading into the second half. However, fortune kept edging away from Brazil.
Paqueta, a star player for West Ham Club, had a powerful shot blocked by the vertical post in the 63rd minute.
Ultimately, Brazil and Costa Rica drew 0-0, marking a historic victory for Costa Rica. In the Copa America context, they achieved their first victory over Brazil.