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- Updated: June 5, 2016
Brazil’s new generation of stars were held to a goalless draw by Ecuador in their opening 2016 Copa America clash in Pasadena, California.
The eight-time winners rested Barcelona forward Neymar, who was watching from the Rose Bowl stands, for the centenary edition of the tournament and they were short of ideas in his absence.
David Luiz and Marcelo joined Neymar on the sidelines as they all prepare for the Olympic Games, which start later this summer in Rio.
Douglas Costa and Kaka were also missing from Dunga’s 23-man squad through injury and Ecuador gave the Brazil boss plenty to ponder after a frustrating showing.
Brazil began the Group B clash brightly but seemed to be missing their star names, especially in the final third.
Chelsea midfielder Willian and Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho were providing the main creative threat but they failed to provide a killer touch.
Coutinho let fly from 25 yards but sliced his effort wide on 17 minutes as …
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