Field at Maracana Stadium in Rio holds up fine for Ravens-Cowboys after concerns about turf quality
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What happened
The turf at Maracana Stadium was a concern for almost two weeks ahead of Sunday's game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL’s debut in Rio de Janeiro. The Ravens beat the Cowboys 34-31 a thrilling game that was decided by Tyler Loop’s 56-yard field goal as time expired. Concerns about the turf's traction and stability prompted the NFL to reinforce its stitching throughout the week.
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