Brazil vs Mexico World Cup 2018 LIVE: Neymar scores as Selecao book place in last eight - latest reaction from Samara
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Your support makes all the difference.After a worrying draw against Switzerland and relying on a late goals to beat Costa Rica, Brazil eased any early tournament worries with an improved performance against Serbia as they qualified as Group E winners.
Mexico made light work of world champions Germany and South Korea in their first two games but lost 3-0 against Sweden in their last game. Their qualification was all-but sealed however if Germany won against South Korea, then Mexico would be home by now.
Brazil have the edge over Mexico in their recent meetings, but the sides drew 0-0 in their meeting in the 2014 World Cup group stages.
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What time is it?
Brazil vs Mexico kicks off at 15:00 at the Samara Arena.
Where can I watch it?
ITV will be showing live coverage on ITV 1 and online on the ITV Hub
Odds
Brazil: 1/2
Mexico: 7/1
Draw (90 minutes): 3/1
Prediction
Brazil 2-1 Mexico (after extra time). Brazil have looked very fragile at the back and Mexico have been very impressive on the break. The problem for Mexico is that they are likely to be committing so many players to defending that they may struggled to get players into dangerous areas in the way they did against Germany.
87 mins: The flag raised and Vela is offside. Firmino is now on for Coutinho - not a bad substitution to be able to make in the dying moments
88 mins: GOAL! Brazil 2-0 Mexico (Roberto Firmino)
The substitute has a simple tap in, after Neymar does all the work for him. His deft finish is saved by Ochoa who can only deflect the ball into the path of Firmino
90 mins: SIX additional minutes. But is it too late for a tiring Mexico side to find at least two goals? It looks that way.
Willian replaced by Marquinhos for Brazil
95 mins: Mexico having the better of the chances in added time, but nothing that has really tested Alisson in the Brazilian goal
FULL TIME: Brazil 2-0 Mexico
One scored by Neymar, one created by Neymar, the brightest talent stepped up when needed. After a bright start Mexico tired towards the end, and have lost their fourth tournament game for the seventh time.
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