Mexico's Francisco Rodriguez challenges Brazil's Neymar (L) for the ball during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza, June 17, 2014. Reuters Brazil's Neymar reacts after a foul during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match against Mexico at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Mexico's Andres Guardado (top) is fouled by Brazil's Daniel Alves during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Brazil's Daniel Alves (R) reacts after colliding with Mexico's Andres Guardado during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Brazil's Neymar (R) checks on Mexico's Rafael Marquez after a challenge during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Mexico's "Memo" Ochoa tries to become the "Fortress of Fortaleza" once again as Mexico looks to upset the Netherlands Live! Reuters Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa (L-R) makes a save in front of Brazil's Paulinho, David Luiz and Fred during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar dives for the ball during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match against Mexico at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Brazil's Neymar (top) reacts as he is fouled by Mexico's Jose Juan Vazquez during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Vazquez received a yellow card. Reuters Mexico's Jose Juan Vazquez (L) receives a yellow card from referee Cuneyt Cakir of Turkey (R) for a foul on Brazil's Neymar (bottom) during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa jumps to save the ball during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match against Brazil at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza, June 17, 2014. Reuters Brazil's Thiago Silva (L) receives a yellow card from referee Cuneyt Cakir of Turkey after fouling Mexico's Javier Hernandez (unseen) during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Brazil's Thiago Silva (top R) heads the ball but fails to get it past Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa (L) during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza, June 17, 2014. Reuters Mexico's Rafael Marquez (L) congratulates goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa at the end of their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match against Brazil at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters Brazil's Neymar reacts to a failed goal attempt by his teammate Thiago Silva (not pictured) during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match against Mexico at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza, June 17, 2014. Reuters Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa (2nd L) saves a header by Brazil's Thiago Silva (2nd R) during their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014 Reuters Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa carries Mexico's Javier Aquino in celebration after the 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza June 17, 2014. Reuters
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The game is over. The highly anticipated Brazil Vs. Mexico World Cup match came to an end with no goals, a lot of tries and extra intensity. Although Brazil was a favorite to win, Mexico proved that they deserve their spot at soccer’s biggest event and Memo Ochoa became the newest celebrity, saving Mexico from Brazil’s attempts to score. Mexico definitely gave their best, even going physical against Brazil, but their defense was solid, and they were able to tighten the middle on Neymar, making it very hard for him. Scroll through our gallery above to see the highlights of this game in pictures.