Neymar: We can't just show up and take home the gold

Neymar: We can't just show up and take home the gold

Neymar did not hide after Brazil's disappointing 0-0 draw with South Africa in the Olympic Games on Thursday night. 

The captain of the canarinha spoke after the game, a calm message but it was clear he was frustrated. 

"For us, the draw is like a defeat. We have to win, we know our responsibility. We will stay calm and get back to work again as soon as possible, so that we play well on Sunday," he said. 

"The first game is always the most difficult, for the nerves you have before you begin to play.

"I don't know how many great Brazilians have played in the Olympics and not been able to win it. We know this is not easy, we cannot just show up and take home the gold medal. 

"We must play our football. We found it more difficult and we must learn to overcome this."