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'We felt it!' – Tite understanding of negative reaction from Brazil fans in Copa opener

Brazil head coach Tite said he understands why fans booed following the Selecao's lacklustre start to their Copa America campaign.

Philippe Coutinho's second-half brace and Everton's late stunner guided Brazil to a 3-0 win over Bolivia, but not before the tournament hosts were booed by their own supporters on Friday.

A poor first half in Sao Paulo was met by jeers at half-time, with the subdued atmosphere highlighting the Copa curtain-raiser at Estadio do Morumbi.

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Brazil responded with two goals in the space of eight minutes via Coutinho to start the second half, and substitute Everton sealed the Group A victory in the 84th minute.