Brazil have booked their place in the quarter-finals after a tense 2-0 victory over Mexico courtesy of second-half strikes from Neymar and Roberto Firmino. Mexico have been knocked out at the round of 16 stage for the seventh consecutive tournament.
MEXICO
Guillermo Ochoa - 7
Kept Mexico in the match with more than five saves stopping certain goals. Another good stop inside the box, saving Neymar's acute, angled effort on 25 minutes. Three minutes into the second half he was called upon again to deny Coutinho's shot in the box and Paulinho followed up unsuccessfully.
Another save from Ochoa! This time off Willian #BRAMEX #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/R4zpgdfRPH
— SBS - The World Game (@TheWorldGame) July 2, 2018
Edson Alvarez - 5
Struggled to keep up with the dancing feet of Neymar once the superstar got going in the match. Some excellent recoveries and tackles inside the box to redeem himself moments later. Pulled out of position by Neymar's run in the lead up to the goal.
Hugo Ayala - 5
Shepherded the ball in the early stages of the match as Brazil looked to build up their attacks and play balls in behind. Backed off too easily and allowed too much pressure from Brazil as they were peppered with chances.
Carlos Salcedo - 4.5
Some crunching tackles and good blocks from crosses in the opening fifteen minutes. Got caught up in the circus of Neymar and Willian when he couldn't turn to block the cross quick enough.
Jesus Gallardo - 5.5
Showed an extraordinary range of passing to open up the pitch, especially with some cross-field balls to Hirving Lozano on the right wing. Controlled the ball beautifully in midfield as he raced away and took a dangerous shot.
Hector Herrera - 6.5
A chance inside the box saw him shimmy past Miranda but the Brazilian players got back to block his shot. Exquisite range of passing opened up space for Lozano and Vela but the chances to shoot never came.
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