NEW DELHI: Mighty Brazil failed to win their opening match at the FIFA World Cup as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their Group C match at New York New Jersey Stadium.
An outstanding goal from Saibari in the 21st minute gave the African heavyweights a 1-0 lead, stunning the five-time world champions.
However, their joy was short-lived as Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr netted a stunning goal from the left side of the penalty box in the 32nd minute.
Both sides saw their efforts go in vain as the second half failed to produce another goal.
Meanwhile, Scotland claimed their first three points at the World Cup as they registered a 1-0 win over Haiti in another Group C clash.
A deflected goal earned victory for Scotland as they celebrated their long-awaited return to the global showpiece with a narrow win over Haiti.
John McGinn’s shot in the 29th minute was enough for Scotland to secure their first victory at the World Cup.
In Group B, Switzerland were held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Breel Embolo’s 17th-minute penalty handed the Swiss side a 1-0 lead. The match appeared destined to end in Switzerland’s favour, but Qatar snatched their first World Cup point following Boualem Khoukhi’s superb header in the 94th minute.
In Group D, Australia registered a convincing 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver.
Nestory Irankunda scored a superb goal in the 27th minute, becoming Australia’s youngest World Cup goalscorer.
Connor Metcalfe doubled the advantage in the 75th minute to give the Socceroos their first three points of the World Cup.
Australia also had young goalkeeper Patrick Beach to thank for making excellent saves to deny Arda Guler and company.
