The opening match between Brazil and Croatia saw some interesting moments. Finally, it was Neymar who scored two goals to take Brazil home.
Brazil's forward Neymar (centre) runs with the ball during a Group A football match against Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura sprays a line after calling for a free kick during a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo. Photo: AFP
Brazil's forward Neymar (left) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Croatia during a Group A football match. Neymar scored two goals to help Brazil win the match. Photo: AFP
Brazil's midfielder Oscar (2nd right) and midfielder Ramires celebrate the 3rd goal of their team as Croatia's goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa (2nd front bottom) and defender Sime Vrsaljko react during their Group A football match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo. Photo: AFP
Croatia's midfielder Ivan Rakitic (Left) and defender Vedran Corluka (right) react as Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura gives a yellow card during a Group A football match. Photo: AFP
Brazil's midfielder Oscar is helped by his temmates for a cramp next to Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura (R) during the Group A match against Croatia. Photo: AFP
Brazil's forward Neymar (C) and Croatia's midfielder Ivan Perisic (R) vie for the ball during the match. Photo: AFP
Brazilian (left) and Croatian players gather in the centre circle as doves are released ahead of their Group A football match. Photo: AFP
Brazil's defender Dani Alves (L) and Croatia's forward Ante Rebic vie for the ball during their match in Sao Paulo on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Croatian and Brazilian footballers shake hands at the end of their 2014 FIFA World Cup Group A football match. Brazil won the match 3-1. Photo: AFP