Neymar defeats Marcelo in Thursday 's the World Cup opener . Marcelo own-goal gives European side an early lead in Sao Paulo . Luka Modric 's long-range drive then forced Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar into a scramble as Croatia pushed on in search of the goal to draw it level . Neymar then scores twice for Brazil and Oscar seals win late . Mexico faces Brazil in 79th Group A game on Friday .
Neymar defeats Marcelo in Thursday 's the World Cup opener . Marcelo own-goal gives European side an early lead in Sao Paulo . Neymar then scores twice for Brazil and Oscar seals win late . Mexico faces Brazil in 79th Group A game on Friday .