Brazil have won their opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, albeit only just against a spirited North Korea outfit.
The match was scoreless at half time, but hopes of an upset seemed to be dashed when Maicon scored from a tight angle.
Former Manchester City star Elano added a second, but the Koreans pulled one goal back late on through Ji Yun-Nam.
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Also on Tuesday, Portugal drew 0-0 with Ivory Coast while a late Winston Reid header earned New Zealand a point against Slovakia.
