The 71st minute became fatal for the Blazers at the Arena Corinthians (62,103 supporters) as Japanese referee Nishimura awarded very doubtful penalty for Brazil for Lovren’s foul against Fred. Neymar converted from the spot.
Besides, referee disallowed the goal scored by Ivica Olić as he allegedly fouled against goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
Kyivans Domagoj Vida and Ognjen Vukojevic didn’t take the field.
“It’s a pity that we must talk about refereeing in the first day of the World Cup. As it has turned out one person can downplay all your efforts” - stated Ivan Rakitić after the game.
