Brazil hangs on, 2-1

For the eighth consecutive time, Brazil opens up the World Cup with a win.

They played like themselves in the second half and rightfully earned the three points.

Props to North Korea though, they didn't quit and picked up a memorable goal. There's not too much to take out of this game; Brazil will get better and there's no chance at all that North Korea will make it out of this group.

Brazil next plays Ivory Coast on Sunday (2:30 p.m.) and North Korea plays Portugal on Monday (7:30 a.m.).

Final stats:

Brazil North Korea
26(10) Shots (on Goal) 11(2)
9 Fouls 10
7 Corner Kicks 3
3 Offsides 1
73% Time of Possession 28%
1 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
1 Saves 8