Brazil’s Goal Ruled Out by VAR: 0-0 Draw in 2024 Copa America Opening Triumph
Copa America 2024 showdown: Brazil and Costa Rica’s Copa America 2024 ends in a 0-0 draw due to a disallowed goal. Brazil’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Costa Rica marked the start of their Copa America 2024 campaign.
The Brazilians were unable to find a breakthrough at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, despite controlling possession and territory. Marquinhos’ goal was disallowed by VAR for being offside, denying Brazil an early lead.
A dull Monday’s Copa America opener saw Brazil play a somber 0-0 draw with Costa Rica while Colombia defeated Paraguay 2-1 behind goals from James Rodriguez.
In the Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Brazil, seeking a tenth Copa America title, controlled possession and territory but found it difficult to penetrate a resilient Costa Rican team. After Rodrygo’s flick on and Marquinhos’ tap-in at the back post after Raphinha’s free kick, the Brazilians appeared to have taken the lead in the thirtyth minute.
However, Costa Rica managed to escape after a painful VAR delay when the goal was disallowed due to a marginal offside call. That was as good as it went for Brazil, who struggled for the rest of the game to penetrate Costa Rica’s defense and only managed three shots on goal while controlling 73.5 percent of the play.
Costa Rica rarely made a purposeful advance, preferring to remain in the background and defend in large numbers. Throughout the whole game, the Costa Ricans were unable to muster a single shot on goal.
Colombia defeated Paraguay in Houston’s NRG Stadium to earn all three points, and as a result, they ended the day atop Group D.
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List of All Copa America Winners
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) hosts the Copa America, the oldest international continental football competition. South American national teams are included, along with occasionally invited teams from other continents.
In 1916, to commemorate Argentina’s 100 years of independence, the tournament got underway. In 1975, it changed its name from the South American Championship to Copa America.
All Time Winners
· 1916: Uruguay
· 1917: Uruguay
· 1919: Brazil
· 1920: Uruguay
· 1921: Argentina
· 1922: Brazil
· 1923: Uruguay
· 1924: Uruguay
· 1925: Argentina
· 1926: Uruguay
· 1927: Argentina
· 1929: Argentina
· 1935: Uruguay
· 1937: Argentina
· 1939: Peru
· 1941: Argentina
· 1942: Uruguay
· 1945: Argentina
· 1946: Argentina
· 1947: Argentina
· 1949: Brazil
· 1953: Paraguay
· 1955: Argentina
· 1956: Uruguay
· 1957: Argentina
· 1959: Argentina (First Tournament)
· 1959: Uruguay (Second Tournament)
· 1963: Bolivia
· 1967: Uruguay
· 1975: Peru
· 1979: Paraguay
· 1983: Uruguay
· 1987: Uruguay
· 1989: Brazil
· 1991: Argentina
· 1993: Argentina
· 1995: Uruguay
· 1997: Brazil
· 1999: Brazil
· 2001: Colombia
· 2004: Brazil
· 2007: Brazil
· 2011: Uruguay
· 2015: Chile
· 2016: Chile (Centenario Edition)
· 2019: Brazil
· 2021: Argentina
Copa America is a cultural event that brings nations together in addition to serving as a showcase for South American football skill. It gives athletes a chance to excel on a global scale and has a big influence on football all around the world.
The upcoming editions of Copa America are expected to include even more exciting games and memorable moments as the competition continues to grow. Every football fan in the globe looks forward to each tournament, wondering which country will win the coveted trophy next.
Football is the focus of the historic and traditional Copa America. It continues to be one of the most thrilling and prestigious competitions in sports because of its fiercely competitive nature and ardent supporters.
