Brazil Held by Costa Rica in Copa America Opener

Group D Standings

Brazil's failure to beat Costa Rica in their opening game in the Copa America has left the Group D standings wide open. Brazil and Costa Rica are tied for second place with a point each, while Colombia and Ecuador have three points each. Colombia beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening game, while Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica.

Costa Rica's Standout Performance

Costa Rica's performance was the biggest surprise of the opening day. They played a disciplined and organized game which made it difficult for Brazil to create chances. Costa Rica's goalkeeper, Keylor Navas, was in excellent form and made several saves to keep Brazil at bay.

Brazil's Disappointing Start

Brazil's performance was disappointing, especially considering they were the heavy favorites. They were slow to get into the game and struggled to create clear-cut chances. Star player Neymar was closely marked by the Costa Rica defense and was unable to make his usual impact on the game.

What's Next?

Brazil will be looking to bounce back when they face Colombia in their next game on June 28th. Colombia will be confident after their win over Ecuador, so it will be a tough test for Brazil. Costa Rica, on the other hand, will be hoping to build on their impressive performance when they face Ecuador in their next game on June 27th.