Brazil beat Mexico thanks to goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino in their Round of 16 encounter on Monday.
Neymar scored one goal and played a key role in the second as Brazil edged out Mexico in Samara to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for a seventh consecutive time.
Brazil did not have it all their own way, especially in an opening period dominated by Mexico, but the five-time winners grew into what became a controlled performance.
It means Mexico are once again eliminated at the last-16 stage – as they have been at every World Cup since 1994.
#BRA get the job done! 💪
Second-half goals from @neymarjr and Roberto Firmino mean that @CBF_Futebol are through to the quarter-finals! #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/LHBtM2Ajbw
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 2, 2018
They did have plenty of chances early on, and it was only after a largely frustrating first half for Brazil that Neymar started the move to put his side ahead.
His run across goal and clever backheel won Willian space, and the Chelsea midfielder only needed two touches to drive into box and lay the ball across for the world’s most expensive player to slide home.
It was Brazil’s 227th goal at the World Cup, meaning they overtake Germany as the all-time top scorers.
Just moments earlier, Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo wasted a brilliant chance when he shot wildly over the crossbar instead of playing in Hirving Lozano.
The most emotional tournament in sport?
Not for us to say, but…#BRAMEX // #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/NdDmBWzczh
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 2, 2018
Neymar helps Brazil beat Mexico and reach World Cup 2018 quarters
World’s most expensive footballer scores first and sets up second goal as former champions move into quarter-finals.
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