Vinícius Júnior celebrates scoring a superb equaliser for Brazil during their tense 1-1 draw against Morocco in New Jersey. Photo: AFP
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said that "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match" after the five-time champions laboured to a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday.
The Seleção were in danger of losing their opening game at a World Cup for the first time since 1934 after falling behind to Ismael Saibari's goal in New Jersey. Vinícius Júnior struck a superb equaliser to earn a point for Brazil, but Ancelotti admitted it was not the type of performance expected from his team.
"I think this was a tough match, especially in the beginning. I think the team was a bit anxious and nerves were all over the place," said Ancelotti.
"We didn't play well, but we cannot lose heart. This is the first match in the World Cup and we can't ... think the team is doing perfectly from the get-go.
