WORLD CUP 2014: Brazil 0 - 0 Mexico

Whether the Mexico goalkeeper's heroic performance in Fortaleza, which secured a 0-0 draw against the hosts, is ultimately regarded as the first sign of Brazil's inability to triumph at their own World Cup remains to be seen.

But by producing four top-class saves to deny Brazil, the 28-year-old Ochoa – currently a free agent after being released by Ajaccio following their relegation from the French first division last month – earned Mexico which they fully deserved against Luiz Felipe Scolari's functional team.

Neymar had his moments, but Brazil relied too heavily on the 22-year-old talisman, and Scolari was forced to admit that Ochoa was the real star of the show. “I did not like their keeper,” Scolari said. “He was really spectacular, his blocks were great and he was very calm.

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