One of the best matches we’ve seen at this World Cup. Wide-open play, with both teams having numerous chances throughout the 90 minutes. Moreover, both keepers needed to come up big in order to keep it scoreless.
It started with Brazil having the upper hand, controlling possession and constantly pressuring Mexico. They were dispossessing the Mexican midfielders in bad spots and countering easily, but Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa kept them at bay. Mexico would settle down, though, and start to create their own chances. The first half was filled with hard challenges and dangerous tackles, although the referee decided not to book anyone.
The second half was even more wide-open with Mexico having the majority of chances for the first half of the second 45. They attempted several shots from distance, with a few shots forcing Julio Cesar to react. Then Brazil took back control, and it looked like they were set to break through, but it was Ochoa coming to the rescue yet again.