-
2018 World Cup: Round of 16 Results & Highlights (Brazil vs Mexico, Belgium vs Japan)
In a day that made up for the slightly sluggish matches of yesterday, Brazil and Belgium did as expected to set up a mega quarter finals clash. While Brazil dominated and won deservedly against the traditional round of 16 loserism of Mexico, Belgium needed a massive comeback to overcome Japan thanks to their subs and one massive goalkeeper mistake, coming back from 2 goals down.
-
Brazil vs Mexico – Neymar Playing On His Own
The second goalless draw of the tournament between the host nation and Mexico taught us quite a few things. The most important one was how big of a problem Brazil has when it comes to creative players that aren’t named Neymar. Guillermo Ochoa and his amazing goalkeeping skills took care of the rest.
-
Match Highlights – Brazil vs Mexico
No goals in a World Cup match for the second time in this tournament, as the two leaders of Group A, Brazil and Mexico, couldn’t find the net thanks to a wonderful performance from both Julio Cesar and the man of the match, Guillermo Ochoa, making quite a few incredible saves from point blank during the match.
-
2014 World Cup – Day 6 Predictions (Brazil vs Mexico, Belgium vs Algeria, Russia vs South Korea)
Day 6 of the World Cup is when we complete the first round of group stage matches and head back to the beginning as Brazil play their second match, this time against Mexico. We also get to see Group H in action with Belgium taking on Algeria and Russia facing South Korea.
-
Neymar With a Magic Goal & Assist Hides a Boring Match (Brazil vs Mexico)
Once again, Brazil were far from impressive in both their defending and composure on attack, but their big star, Neymar, showed once again the kind of quality he has, with another fantastic volley goal in the 9th minute and a magical assist in the final minute, giving Jo another garbage time goal to sink Mexico out of the Confederations Cup.
-
2013 Confederations Cup – Brazil vs Mexico Predictions
And still, 14 players who featured on both sides in the London Olympics last year, a gold-medal match won by Mexico 2-1, will be available to play in Frotaleza. Mexico also won the previous encounter between the senior sides (2-0) a year ago in Texas.
-
Oribe Peralta Surprisingly Shines in Olympic Football Gold Medal Match (Mexico vs Brazil)
This was supposed to be it for Brazil, but no matter how talented their teams over the years tend to be, the gold medal is always a bit out of reach. This time it was Mexico and two goals from veteran striker Oribe Peralta that were too much for the favorites, losing yet again in another Olympic football tournament final, this time 2-1.
-
Most Successful Nations in Olympic Football History
Brazil vs Mexico will be the final of the 2012 Olympics football tournament, two nations that have never won gold in their previous visits. Brazil, amazingly, have four medals, two of silver and two of bronze, but still no gold. For Mexico, it’s their first ever final and a promised first ever medal in the football tournament. One of them will join the previous 17 winners on August 11.