World Cup: Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw vs Morocco in its opener

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.— Samba soccer this wasn’t. Facing pressure to win its first World Cup title since 2002, five-time champion Brazil was outplayed early and needed Vinícius Júnior’s 32nd-minute goal to gain a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match. “We started on a really bad note,” Vinícius said through a translator. “For certain, we got to hold on to the ball. We have to move better.” READ: Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup A semifinalist four years ago, Morocco had 12 shots in the first 30 minutes and went ahead on […]... Keep on reading: World Cup: Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw vs Morocco in its opener