OCHOA SHINES, BRAZIL EQUALIZED SCORELESS WITH MEXICO, BUT STILL LEADS

Goalkeeper saves two conclusions Neymar and Thiago Silva and keeps rivals tied in points, but squad has better goal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Brazilians and Mexicans did not deserve a draw by 0-0. Result of the match between Brazil and Mexico, on Tuesday, the Castellan Arena in Fortaleza, the second round of Group A of the World Cup, went to the fair that teams showed on the pitch. But so did the fans in the stands, go home without the odd flutter of a goal may have been a very great injustice. Who was green can blame the lack of marksmanship. And who was yellow only have one name to point to guilty: Ochoa. The goalie stopped the selection.

The three defenses in the Mexican conclusions of Neymar and a header from Thiago Silva were instrumental in the score did not change. A sideshow, up to that played by fans in the stands of Castellan Arena.

Ochoa makes a save at point-blank header from Thiago Silva after 40 minutes the second time (Photo: Reuters) 

From early on, Brazilians and Mexicans divided the streets of Fortaleza lavishing sympathy and joy. The national capital humor won this gift. Visually it was possible to see that there was more Brazilian than Mexicans from over 60,000 gifts, but the fight was scream loudly to cry.

 

It took even imitate the Brazilian curse "p .." shot in the opponent goal to equalize the fight.Olé, boos, cheers, humorous songs, "I am Brazilian and proud" ... It lacked excitement in the audience. A pity that prevailed 0-0.

The selection returns to the field for the World Cup next Monday, June 23, against Cameroon, Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia. If Africans do not win Croatia on Tuesday in Manaus at 19h (GMT), Brazil playing for a draw in the last round.

Ochoa frustrates Neymar

The challenge was already launched in the stands had long provided that the gates were opened the Castellan. It was unknown how players behave on the pitch, such is the excitement of the fans. Undaunted, Mexico was to attack in the first minutes. Was also up Neymar, poached by rivals.

Neymar fallen on the field after suffering foul early in the match (Photo: Jefferson Bernardes)The Mexican initiative made ​​the selection, still slow, get faster. Dependent on good plays Neymar or armed by Oscar, Brazil arrived with danger to ten minutes. The midfielder Marcelo received and played to finalize Fred. The ball hit the net from the outside and the auxiliary deceived - he came running up the middle as signaled goal, but then scored impediment (watch the video on the bid side) .

While Mexicans and Brazilians fought scream and cry hegemony of the grandstand, the pitch Brazil grew production. But far from taking too much danger to Ochoa. More acute in the first bid, the Mexican keeper starred in one of the finest defenses Cup so far, after halter Neymar.

Ochoa search in the corner near the post, the ball headed by Neymar (AP Photo)

No Hulk, spared because of a left thigh problem, Scolari began with Ramires on the right side of the attack. But reversed with Oscar in the latter half of the first half. It was clear, however, that something was missing Selection. Monothematic, Mexico only risked far. Also missing something.

At least the first time, the creativity of the fans in the stands did not transfer to the pitch the same climate.

Joy turns to frustration

For the euphoria of the crowd if you did this in the lawn, Scolari bet the kid who, he said, has "beautiful legs". Bernard joined the wave of Ramires in the range. In its first move, the striker made the yellow-green dough to rise. But his torn, then crossing for Neymar, it did not work.

It did not work also try pressing the Brazil Mexico. On the contrary. Was the opponent that pushed the selection to the field of defense. Even with its unique combination of danger (the shot from outside the area), the Mexicans did Scolari stop arms crossed in the technical area and look of disapproval to the team.

It took a free kick to give breath back to Brazil. At 17 minutes after Mexican uncomfortable pressure placed Neymar hit, scaring Ochoa. More was needed. Scolari then decided to change the striker: Fred went to the entrance of Joe. Applause and boos mixed in the output of 9 shirt.

Face, Ochoa the ball away from the net to the eyes closed during Brazil v Mexico (Photo: Reuters)

At the base of the run, the selection continued trying. But stopped at Ochoa. Again. The Mexican goalkeeper saved another shot from Neymar and frustrated crowd Ceará. Then alone before the shirt 1, Joe rushed to get free Bernard inside the area and concluded crooked.

Scolari made the last substitution, replacing Oscar for Willian. But Ochoa to continue and stopping Selection. At 40, sought another accurate halter, Thiago Silva, free kick by the end of Neymar.

And Mexicans still frightened the Brazilian fans twice before the final whistle, in cross kicks and Saved Jiménez. But Julio Cesar also appeared well.