Brazil's Fred (2nd R) shoots to score past England's goalkeeper Joe Hart (2nd L) during their international friendly soccer match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, June 2, 2013. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
(Reuters) - It took the Maracana crowd 12 minutes to lose patience and jeer one of their own players and when coach Luiz Felipe Scolari made a substitution early in the second half, he was greeted with a resounding chorus of "donkey, donkey".
Brazil's 2-2 draw with England on Sunday was a warning for next year's World Cup hosts that playing at home could be more of a hindrance than a help as they aim for a sixth world title.
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