FULL-TIME BRAZIL 2-0 MEXICO
The clock runs down to full time. That was a performance of some authority from Neymar and Co. Mexico threatened in the first quarter of the game but they tapered off soon. After that, it was all Brazil. They were solid at the back, creative in midfield and deadly going forward. Jesus was off colour again but Willian and Neymar were on song.
That was an exquisite move from Brazil. Willian was at the heart of things, moving from centre to left with a sweeping run and then squaring the ball. Jesus was also vying for it and Neymar nodded it home.
7: 10 pm: Marcelo continues to recuperate from the back injury he suffered against Serbia. Felipe Luis, who had a fine outing in the same game, replaces him. Otherwise Brazil are unchanged with Jesus, Neymar, and Coutinho leading the line.
06:05 pm: For Brazil, they got through the group stages without ever being at their absolute best and they know they have plenty left in the tank. Can they hit top gear at the knockout stages?
05:58 pm: Mexico suffered a sea of emotions in a dramatic afternoon the last time they took to the pitch. After falling to a heavy defeat against the Swedes, El Tri suffered an agonising wait to learn their fate in the tournament. The thousands of Mexico fans who had flocked Ekaterinburg erupted in collective delirium after learning that defending champions Germany were ousted after a stunning 0-2 loss to South Korea.
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