Postpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
That's 32 goals for Brazil for Neymar - and he's only 22 still. What's the record? A fine first half hour of this World Cup. A month more of this please...
Summary
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Brazil come from behind to win opener
Neymar second was disputed penalty
Marcelo own goal was first goal of tournament
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Postpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
GOALpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Image source, AFPGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL de Brazil!
The place erupts as Neymar fires in from 25 yards! It's fine play from Oscar, who beats two men in midfield and finds the number 10 in space. He advances a few yards before hitting in a left-footer which finds the base of the post and in. Superb.
Postpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
This is a truly superb game, given the circumstances. Croatia pick their way through and Nikica Jelavic goes close with a back-post header.
Postpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Phil Neville
BBC Sport at Arena De Sao Paulo"That was a little bit naughty from Neymar. He showed a bit of frustration. That was certainly no accident."
YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:29 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
First booking of the World Cup goes to - Neymar.
He sees Luka Modric coming and clatters him with his forearm. Nasty one. He could have maybe seen red there.
Image source, AFPJoin the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 21:28 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Brett:, external Well, this is what I call a GAME! Entertainment at its very best, with Brazil on the attack and Croatia countering quickly.
Postpublished at 21:28 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Thiago Silva has made 35 passes so far, Luka Modric has made the most for Croatia so far - with eight. He's completed every one though. I wouldn't recommend Croatia sit back and defend for the whole game...
Postpublished at 21:26 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Phil Neville
BBC Sport at Arena De Sao Paulo"Croatia are being run ragged now. That was a great save by Stipe Pletikosa. Brazil have settled down after a frantic opening 15 minutes, but the one thing about this Croatia team is that they have so much experience. Their wide players are working so hard."
Postpublished at 21:25 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live summariser at the Arena De Sao Paulo"Brazil are starting to up to the tempo and they have got to if they want to get back into this game. That was a fantastic run from Neymar off the back of Ivan Rakitic to work the ball into the box. They are gradually working their way towards goal and their movement is much better. This is more like Brazil."
GREAT SAVE!published at 21:25 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Fine save! Neymar shows his talent for the first time, beating Ivan Rakitic down the right before cutting the ball back. It's only half cleared and Oscar bends in a left-footer from 25 yards and Stipe Pletikosa flies to his right to turn away.
This is a fine opening quarter...
Dedication's what you needpublished at 21:23 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Postpublished at 21:23 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Better, that's better from Brazil. Paulinho of Tottenham leaves a few men in his wake before battering in a shot which Stipe Pletikosa punches clear.
Brazil now starting to find some space in between the Croatian lines.
Postpublished at 21:21 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
That's exactly who he plays like Chris. You've nailed it.
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Chris, Bolton: Glad to see Ivica Olic, aka the rich man's Paul Dickov, is still at it.
Postpublished at 21:21 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Patience is the key for Brazil now. Not easy in a partisan stadium at your own World Cup. Some of the players were nearly in tears during the anthem and I'm not sure they've regained their composure yet.
Postpublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Stoke were close to signing Ivica Olic earlier this season. He has been a menace down the left wing, a real workhorse.
Join the debate at #bbcworldcuppublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Brad:, external Uhm, what? I can't seem to find that anywhere in the script!?
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Ben Smith
BBC Sport at Arena de Sao Paulo"Fascinating opening period of this game and the Arena de Sao Paulo is still struggling to come to terms with that own goal. Brazil just haven't got going as yet, they haven't started with the speed and intensity that we saw last summer. Croatia have been largely ignored in the build-up to this match, not a single question was asked about them in the Brazil press conference, but at the moment, they are carrying the greater threat."
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Oscar puts in a belter of a cross from out wide but Fred can't connect. This is already one of the better opening games in a major tournament...
Postpublished at 21:16 British Summer Time 12 June 2014
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live summariser at the Arena De Sao Paulo"Ivica Olic has been willing to run in to all that space on the left wing, he hits a low ball into the area, Nikica Jelavic misses it and it hits Marcelo on the left toe. Nothing in the Brazil game plan is working so far.
"Croatia's game plan meanwhile is working, with the 4-5-1 they are quite willing to bring Brazil on and it has worked for them on the counter attack. And you have to say they are very happy with the pace Brazil are playing so far. There is no penetration and they need now to raise the tempo."