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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Brazil held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica</li><li>Rodrygo looked unimpressive </li><li>Vowed to evolve and improve from the next match </li></ul>

'Very bitter taste' - Rodrygo sends message to Brazil fans after disappointing Copa America opener against Costa Rica

World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL

Brazil

Colombia

CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualification

Belize

Costa Rica

<p>The 0-0 draw marked another disappointing result for Brazil, who have not won any of their last five official matches, recording two draws and three defeats. Although Brazil dominated possession, Costa Rica's disciplined defensive strategy effectively<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/brazil-player-ratings-costa-rica-vinicius-junior-rodrygo-selecao-copa-america/blt770bd8b82770c625" target="_blank"> neutralized Brazil's attacking threats.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Although Brazil faced several contentious decisions from the officials, including a Marquinhos goal disallowed for offside by the video assistant referee in the 30th minute, they were far from clinical to put away the chances. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ronaldinho-right-bums-furious-fans-claim-brazil-lost-identity-sad-costa-rica-stalemate-copa-america/blt8327ae3baf912d13" target="_blank">Brazil fans vented their anger on social media</a> in the aftermath of the match and now Rodrygo has posted a message vowing to make a strong comeback. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Rodrygo wrote: "Draw with a very bitter taste We know we need to improve. Already focused on the next game, we'll keep evolving from here. Thanks for everyone's support, go Brazil! 🙌🏾🇧🇷" </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8pbD5uvMqT/" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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WHAT RODRYGO SAID

<p>Costa Rica's defensive success was historic, making them only the third CONCACAF nation to keep a clean sheet against Brazil at Copa America. They joined Mexico, who achieved this feat in 2001 and 2007, and Honduras, who did so in 2001. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Brazil's next match is against Paraguay on Friday, June 28. The team will need to significantly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/2024-copa-america-power-rankings/blt2832f40029cd1a71" target="_blank">improve their performance</a> to secure a win and boost their chances in the tournament. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BRAZIL?

'Very bitter taste' - Rodrygo sends message to Brazil fans after disappointing Copa America opener against Costa Rica | Goal.com

Rodrygo sent a message to Brazil fans after their disappointing draw against Costa Rica in their Copa America opener.

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