World Cup, began with an own goal by Marcelo: not the start the host nation wanted
after being convulsed by anti-tournament protests in the build up.
Then wonder boy Neymar
emerged as a true hero as he rose to occasion by slamming an equaliser
before converting a highly controversial penalty to send the 60,000 plus
gathering into an ecstatic frenzy.
The 22-year old, playing his first World Cup game, was under tremendous pressure and scrutiny for his prodigious talent and the star Barcelona striker did exactly what was expected of him.
To add icing on the cake, Oscar, whose selection was debated, toed the ball from a distance into the goal post in dying moments to complete the win.
The 22-year old, playing his first World Cup game, was under tremendous pressure and scrutiny for his prodigious talent and the star Barcelona striker did exactly what was expected of him.
To add icing on the cake, Oscar, whose selection was debated, toed the ball from a distance into the goal post in dying moments to complete the win.
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