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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 244 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal” meme mean?
It marks the moment someone tries hard, messes up badly, and still gets remembered for it, or any situation of being first, but for the wrong reason.
Where does the “Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal” meme come from?
In the opening match of the 2014 World Cup, on June 12, Brazil faced Croatia at Itaquerão stadium. In the first minutes of the game, defender Marcelo tried to clear a cross and ended up sending the ball into his own net, scoring the tournament's first goal, for the opposing team. His shocked, embarrassed expression right after the goal was photographed and became the basis for countless edits, including one placing him in the official sticker album wearing Croatia's jersey. Brazil went on to win the match 3-1, with goals from Neymar (two) and Oscar, but the own goal remained the most quoted image of the opening match.
- 2014Marcelo scores an own goal in the World Cup opening match, Brazil 3-1 Croatia, on June 12.
How to use the “Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal” meme
- He tried to help and made it all worse, total Marcelo own goal move.
- She volunteered first and blew it completely, a real own goal moment.
- He tried to fix it and made it worse, just like Marcelo in 2014.
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The “Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What was the first goal of the 2014 World Cup?
An own goal by Brazilian defender Marcelo, in the opening match between Brazil and Croatia, on June 12, 2014.
Why did Marcelo's goal become a meme?
Because his shocked expression right after scoring on his own net was photographed and turned into countless edits online.
Did Brazil lose the match because of Marcelo's own goal?
No, Brazil beat Croatia 3-1, with goals from Neymar and Oscar turning the result around.
How do I get the Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Marcelo’s Opening Own Goal card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: 10 anos da Copa do Mundo 2014: relembre os memes que marcaram a competição · Brasil vence Croácia por 3 a 1 no jogo de abertura da Copa do Mundo · checked on November 6, 2026.
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