Match report

Brazil Draws 0-0 with Costa Rica in Copa America

Brazil
Brazil
0–0
FT
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Jun 25, 2024

In a closely contested match at the Copa America, Brazil held off Costa Rica to secure a 0-0 draw. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Brazil could not break through Costa Rica's resilient defense. VAR cancelled a goal by Marquinhos early in the game, which could have changed the momentum. Costa Rica's tactical substitutions also helped them maintain their defensive shape.

Key Facts

  • • Brazil vs Costa Rica ended in a 0-0 draw
  • • Goal by Marquinhos cancelled by VAR at 33 minutes
  • • Francisco Calvo and M. Ugalde received yellow cards for Costa Rica
  • • Substitutions included Savinho for Raphinha, Endrick for Vinicius Junior, and Gabriel Martinelli for João Gomes

Lineups

Brazil

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson Becker (G)
  • 2 Danilo (D)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 4 Marquinhos (D)
  • 16 Guilherme Arana (D)
  • 5 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 15 João Gomes (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 8 Lucas Paquetá (M)
  • 10 Rodrygo (M)
  • 7 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Savinho
  • 9 Endrick
  • 22 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 21 Evanilson
  • 12 Bento
  • 18 Douglas Luiz
  • 26 Pepê
  • 23 Rafael
  • 24 Éderson
  • 13 Yan Couto
  • 14 Gabriel Magalhães
  • 17 Beraldo
  • 25 Bremer
  • 19 Andreas Pereira
  • 6 Wendell

Costa Rica

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 23 P. Sequeira (G)
  • 22 H. Quirós (D)
  • 3 J. Mitchell (D)
  • 4 J. Vargas (D)
  • 15 F. Calvo (D)
  • 11 A. Lassiter (D)
  • 14 O. Galo (M)
  • 13 J. Brenes (M)
  • 10 B. Aguilera (M)
  • 21 Á. Zamora (F)
  • 9 M. Ugalde (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 W. Madrigal
  • 16 A. Bran
  • 12 J. Campbell
  • 8 J. Mora
  • 2 G. Taylor
  • 26 D. Sequeira
  • 20 J. Alcócer
  • 24 A. Rojas
  • 1 K. Chamorro
  • 25 Y. Molina
  • 5 F. Faerrón
  • 18 A. Cruz
  • 19 K. Vargas
  • 7 A. Contreras
  • 6 J. Cascante

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    33' Brazil Var · Goal cancelled
    Marquinhos
  2. Costa Rica
    53' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    Francisco Calvo

    Foul

  3. Costa Rica
    58' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ugalde

    Foul

  4. Costa Rica
    64' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ugalde · On: W. Madrigal
  5. Costa Rica
    64' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brenes · On: A. Bran
  6. Brazil
    70' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Raphinha · On: Savinho
  7. Costa Rica
    70' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Zamora · On: Joel Campbell
  8. Brazil
    71' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Endrick
  9. Brazil
    80' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Éder Militão

    Foul

  10. Brazil
    83' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Gomes · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  11. Costa Rica
    90'+2 Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Lassiter · On: J. Mora
  12. Costa Rica
    90'+2 Costa Rica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Aguilera Zamora · On: G. Taylor

Match Stats

Stat Brazil Costa Rica
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 91% 74%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 2
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 695 249
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 0
xG 1.71 0.03
Shots off Target 12 0
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 630 185
Shots Inside Box 14 0
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marquinhos' goal was cancelled by VAR at 33 minutes, maintaining the score at 0-0
  • ▸ Costa Rica's tactical substitutions at 70 and 83 minutes helped solidify their defensive strategy against Brazil's onslaught