World Cup 2014 – Brazil Controversial Penalty Over Croatia – Highlight

Hosts Brazil started with a hard fought victory over Croatia in the opening match of must anticipated kick off moment of World Cup 2014.

With the benefir of home soil and crowd could lift emotion, and referees could tend to be influenced by the emotion which was easily seen at World cup 2014 match.

Brazil got behind as early in 11th minute when Real Madrid man Marcelo found his own net, however Neymar did well on his effort outside from the box that made the score all square before Brazil were allowed a controversial penalty.

The decision looked 50-50 as fans and analyst all over the world had their own views as Fred was pulled down in the opponent’s box.

Neymar placed the penalty into his left side which Croatian Keeper got hands onto, however Brazil got ahead as the ball kissed the net.

“If that’s a penalty, then we can just stop playing football right now,” said Croatian coach Niko Kovac, suggesting biased officiating could be a tournament long problem. “…It’s ridiculous. If we continue in this way, we will have a circus. …If that’s how we start the World Cup, then we may as well give up and go home now.”

Croatia could have equalized, however referee Nishimura favored Brazil yet again as he saw foul on Brazillian stopper Julio Cesar and the goal was not counted.

With Brazil 2-1 ahead, Oscar, who was terrific with his skills forthright the match sealed the victory for the five time champions scoring a superb one to conclude the match.

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