Brazil secured their place in the quarter-finals after defeating Mexico thanks to Neymar's performance. The Mexicans lost 2-0 despite having the ball in their hands at the Samara Stadium in Russia. Although the first half of the Mexico-Brazil match ended in a goalless draw, the two teams went into the break. However, the Selca had the last laugh thanks to the performances of Neymar and Firmino.
Mexico made several successive attacks on the Brazilian camp at the beginning of the day. But Hernandez and his team could not hold on to the lead for long. After handling the attack, Neymar and Jesus started counterattacking one after another. Neymar also created a chance in the 20th minute. But Mexico's goalkeeper Ochoa's skill saved Mexico in this journey.
The first half was evenly matched between the two teams. Both Brazil and Mexico controlled 50 percent of the ball possession. Both teams received one yellow card each. However, Brazil took the lead in attack, with Neymar taking 11 attempts. And Mexico took 5. However, Mexico took the lead in accurate passing. Mexico completed 81 percent and Brazil 87 percent of their passes accurately in the first half.
But in the 51st minute of the second half, Neymar hit the Mexican net from Willian's pass. Then, Brazilian attacking midfielder Firminho scored the second goal in the Mexican net. Firminho increased the lead by scoring from Neymar's pass in the 88th minute of the second half.
Mexico had 54 percent of the ball possession in the game. And Brazil had 46 percent. However, Brazil was ahead in attack. In 90 minutes, Brazil had 21 attacks. And Mexico had 13. Mexico received 4 yellow cards and Brazil 2.
