Guillermo Ochoa put up a splendid goalkeeping display for Mexico as they secured their first draw against Brazil in World Cup history in a goalless draw at Fortaleza on Tuesday.
This was a head-to-head for the top of Group A, as both the hosts and La Tri won their opening matches.
Guillermo Ochoa
Mexico fielded the same XI that beat Cameroon 1-0, while Ramires replaced Hulk for the Brazilians.
Mexico had a strong record against the Selecao, winning four of their last 13 meetings and drawing two, including a spectacular 4-3 victory in the 1999 Confederations Cup Final.
It took a long time to get going and Julio Cesar got his hand to a long-range Hector Herrera strike, but Brazil finally threatened when Neymar’s bullet header was palmed round the base of the far post by Milan transfer target Guillermo Ochoa.
Fred also got his head to a corner, but it was no trouble for Ochoa to control. At the other end, a Jose Vazquez effort swerved just wide of the far stick.
Ochoa was again decisive before half-time, as Thiago Silva chested down a free kick and the goalkeeper spread himself to charge down the follow-up with another three players ready to pounce.
He would go on to make two more brilliant saves, one from Thiago Silva, and the other from Neymar, in the second half.