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Midfield elaboration, Marquinhos steps up - Five lessons from Brazil's draw with Ecuador

Brasil Global Tour look back at the key talking points from the Selecao's Copa America Centenario stalemate at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday.

Brazil opened its Copa America Centenario campaign on Saturday with a scoreless draw against Ecuador at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It was also the first time since the infamous "7-1' that not a single starter from that fateful World Cup semifinal defeat to Germany began a match for the Selecao.

The Selecao made a fine start to the game, controlling possession and moving the ball much more effectively than we’ve seen in previous matches under the current coach.