Sao Paulo: Oscar took a dig at his critics yesterday after delivering a "dream" goal-scoring performance in Brazil's 3-1 World Cup-opening win over Croatia.
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The 22-year-old had been under pressure in the buildup with many Brazilian media calling for him to be replaced by Chelsea teammate Willian.&nbsp;But he recovered from a nervy start to set up Neymar for Brazil&rsquo;s first goal, and then completed the win with a brilliant solo strike in injury time.
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Oscar later told reporters that the only man whose opinion mattered was the manager, Luiz Felipe Scolari.
&ldquo;The only person who can take me out of the team is Big Phil,&rdquo; said Oscar, using Scolari&rsquo;s nickname. &ldquo;What you (journalists) say doesn&rsquo;t matter much. What matters is the opinion of the coach.&rdquo;

Oscar took a dig at his critics yesterday after delivering a "dream" goal-scoring performance in Brazil's 3-1 World Cup-opening win over Croatia

2014 World Cup: Oscar slams critics after delivering dream goal in Brazil's win

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Oscar took a dig at his critics yesterday after delivering a "dream" goal-scoring performance in Brazil's 3-1 World Cup-opening win over Croatia

2014 World Cup: Oscar slams critics after delivering dream goal in Brazil's win

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