Brazil star Vinicius Junior strikes a superb equaliser to rescue the South American giants after a clinical Moroccan counter-attack.
Brazil have been forced to come from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup Group C opener at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The five-time World Cup winners were forced to come from behind to snatch a point from Morocco in their Group C opener at the MetLife Stadium. Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior lashed in a superbly taken equaliser in the 32nd minute after a brilliant counter-attacking goal by Ismael Saibari had given Morocco an early lead.
Brazil are chasing a record sixth World Cup title, 24 years after last lifting the trophy, but this performance suggests there is a lot of work to be done by Carlo Ancelotti's side. Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Kaka were all members of Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning squad and were among those in attendance at MetLife Stadium.
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