World Cup: Neymar guides Brazil to a win against Mexico
What's the story
Neymar finally came to the party after scoring one and assisting the other as Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 in the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018. Brazil will now face the winner of the match between Belgium and Japan. It was a strong performance from the 5-time World Cup winners which ensured that Mexico get knocked out. Here's our report.
Neymar
Fantastic Neymar rises up to the occasion
Neymar was exceptional tonight as he scored the first goal in the 51st minute. He followed the strike with an assist when he laid a ball superbly for Roberto Firmino, who slotted it home. Brazil fans would be thrilled with the fact that Neymar has hit the peak at the right time. Mexico were ousted from the round of 16 for 7th successive time.
Numbers game
Stat attack: Brazil vs Mexico
Neymar netted his second goal of this edition and a sixth overall in the coveted tournament. He has taken 38 shots to score the same. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo took 67 and 74 shots to reach the same goal tally. Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made 8 saves against Brazil. Earlier, he had made 9 against Germany, the highest in a 90-minute game.
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Neymar everywhere for Brazil
Brazilian skipper Neymar has attempted the most shots (23) in this World Cup. He also has the most shots on target (12), besides creating the most number of goal-scoring chances for his team members (16). Interestingly, he has suffered the most fouls (23) as well.