Mexico Vs Brazil - FIFA WC2018 - Full Analysis

Brazil played calmly as they march through Quarter Final by thrashing Mexico 2-0. Neymar scores and gives Brazil lead, Super-sub Firmino came and taps the ball in that comes to him by rebound giving Brazil a strong lead of 2 goals. Mexico tried hard but was not enough as they were knocked out of WC2018. Vivpost takes a quick and full analysis of the match.

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Pre-Match Analysis

• Brazil hasn't won 3 consecutive matches in World Cup since 2006.
• Mexico hasn't won their previous 4 games against Brazil at Worldcup.
• Mexico hasn't scored against Brazil till date in WC, conceded 11 goals in total
• Brazil and Mexico encountered each other in total 40 matches.
• Brazil leads the tally with 23 Wins and 7 Draws and 10 Losses.
• Win Probability, Brazil 93%, Mexico 7%.

Match Analysis

Till 20" -  Brazil failed to touch even a single ball in the opposition's box.

                 Mexico attacking better but can't get through Brazil's defense. 

Mexico 0-0 Brazil

21"-45" -  3 goalscoring chances created for and by Neymar but couldn't convert any.

                 Mexico defense tight but concentrating more on single player (Neymar).

                 Brazilians trying to invade defense but failed so far.

                 2 bookings till now, both teams got one.

Mexico 0-0 Brazil

Half Time Stats

Passing - Brazil ( 255), Mexico(240)

Possession - Brazil(55%), Mexico(45%)

Accuracy(Passing) - Brazil(65%), Mexico(60%)

46"-50" - Stable start from both side as they are keeping possession, at least trying to.
                Brazil making more attacks on a regular basis.
Mexico 0-0 Brazil
51" - Neymar strikes, a flank cross skip keeper, defender, a striker but Neymar was there to tap in as he makes no mistakes to put it behind the bar. Appeal for offside by Mexicans denied as there was no offside.

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Mexico 0-1 Brazil
52"- 70" - Brazil were calm and keeping their possession and trying to get into Mexico's box more.
Mexico started to attacks on the counter but fell short as most of the players are playing in defense.
Mexico increases their possession by 3% and that I think will not be enough to invade Brazilian strong defense.
Brazil 1-0 Mexico
71"-87" - As usual Neymar constantly trying to get into Mexican box but stopped either by tackle or a foul against him. Players(Mexican) got 3 yellow till now.
88" - Super-sub - Firmino scores, he got in at 87" and scores in 88". About the goal: Neymar entering and a strong run through Left flank and tries a shot on goal but saved by Mexican keeper, rebounded to Firmino who taps it into the goal.
Brazil 2-0 Mexico
A strong lead by Brazil, Mexico dreams fades away.
FT 
Brazil 2-0 Mexico

Match STATS

Brazil

Shots                             20

Shots(Target)               10

Possession                    48%

Passes                           383

Passes(Accuracy)        83%

Fouls                             6

Yellow Cards               2

Mexico

Shots                             14

Shots(Target)               1

Possession                    52%

Passes                           406

Passes(Accuracy)        86%

Fouls                             17

Yellow Cards               4

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