Brazil's 2016 Rio Olympics campaign got off to a turgid start in Group A after they ran to a 0-0 stalemate against 10-man South Africa at the Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha in Brasilia on Thursday.
The South Americans dominated possession for much of the match and had a healthy supply of chances from corners, but Gabriel Jesus' glance against the post in the second half was as close as they came to scoring.
Barcelona superstar Neymar failed to thrive as anticipated on his 2016 Olympics debut, and the result was even more embarrassing considering Mothobi Mvala was given his marching orders with 30 minutes remaining.