Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho did not play their best games, but Brazil are going to the World Cup quarterfinals thanks to a 2-0 win over Mexico in the Round of 16. Neymar was the star man in this one, and Roberto Firmino also added a goal to what started as a tough game but became a comfortable victory for the Seleção.
FIRST HALF
Brazil were expected to win this match comfortably, but that’s not how this World Cup works. Mexico made a fantastic start to the game, dominating it for 20 minutes through high pressing, good passing and dangerous attacking moves.