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PHOTOS: Neymar brace brings the smiles back in Brazil
Brazil rallied strongly after conceding an own-goal to beat Croatia 3-1 in the opening match of the football World Cup, which got underway in Sao Paulo on Friday.
The Croatians took the lead following an own goal by the Brazilians after 11 minutes.
Ivan Rakitic advanced and played the ball to Olic, who essayed a low cross from the flank into the Brazil box.
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Marcelo scores an own goal
Nikica Jelavic failed to connect and the ball fell in the path of Marcelo, who accidentally deflected it past goalkeeper Julio Cesar and into his own net.
The last time an own goal was scored in the opening game of a World Cup finals was in 1998, when Scotland's Tom Boyd scored in his own net to give Brazil a 2-1 win in France.
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Neymar equalises for Brazil
The Brazilians stepped up the pace and pressed for a reply to the early reverse.
Neymar got the home side on level terms when he intercepted the ball in midfield, surged forward and fired home a grounder from 40 yards in the 29th minute.
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Oscar makes the scoreline look impressive
The Barcelona striker also gave Brazil the lead, scoring from a penalty in the 71st minute after Dejan Lovren brought down Fred as he tried to turn in the penalty area.
Croatia's goalkeeper Pletikosa dived to his right, got a touch to Neymar's shot from the spot, but couldn't prevent it from going past him.
Oscar then broke down the middle in stoppage time to score Brazil's third goal and make the scoreline look impressive.