Day time opening ceremonies can never match night time ones, like Olympics for example - let's hope for a better closing ceremony. SA was way better on all counts. The sound was terrible on this one.

Brazil's game did not flow, credit to Croatia for keeping them at bay. The dubious penalty changed the whole game, Fred was just slightly tugged and was already slipping before that...he made a meal of it and the ref swallowed hook,line and sinker...that's the problem with weak refs succumbing to the pressure of the home team fans cries - where's Collina when you need him??? Still don't know why FIFA can't have the 4th official watching an instant video replay and relaying the verdict,takes 30 seconds like ruge!

Fred and Hulk were clueless, never rated the latter at all, even when he was the shining at Porto. Oscar was without a doubt the man of the match; clearly BPL and Mourinho's tactics have hardened him.

Gustavo was okay but I feel Fernandinho adds another dimension with his darting runs. Willian and Ramirez have to be saved as pacey subs when required. Brazil was poor but Spain was worse on their way to win the trophy in 2010 so I wouldn't judge Brazil by this game - some of these teams get better as the tournament progresses.

Looks like it may be Neymwar's WC judging by the start, despite being assisted by Referinho...

If Cameroon can get a result against Mexico today it will put them in a good position. But the match of the day is definitely Spain vs The Dutch

The goalie was Mpeswad