MoroccovsBrazil
MAR 1/BRA 1
Things to say
Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium in their World Cup opener.
01
opener
Brazil drew Morocco one-one at MetLife. Honestly thought Brazil would walk it. They didn't.
02
key player
Bounou was the story for Morocco, four saves and stood on his head when it mattered.
03
hot take
Raphinha with two shots all match is shambolic for a Brazil front line. That's not a contender's number.
04
deep cut
Mazraoui put up thirteen defensive interventions at right back. Morocco basically defended with eleven all night.
05
exit
Group's wide open now. Curious what Brazil look like next match when they actually need a result.
The recap
Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw at MetLife and honestly Morocco will be the happier side walking off. Bounou was the story, four saves to keep the Atlas Lions level against a Brazil side that mustered next to nothing going forward — Raphinha managed two shots all night.
Mazraoui was everywhere at the back with thirteen defensive interventions, and Alisson had to stay sharp to deny Morocco the winner. Group stage points split, but Brazil look a long way off the swagger you expect from them.