FIFA World Cup 2018: Neymar guides Brazil to comfortable win over Mexico

Neymar scored one and assisted another in the second half as Brazil defeated Mexico 2-0 here on Monday to enter the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Neymar scored from a close-range in the 51st minute before setting up for Roberto Firmino's strike in the 89th minute as Mexico failed to find a goal.

Updated on: Jul 02, 2018 9:56 PM IST

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Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-finals on Monday. (REUTERS)

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Brazil's Neymar, top, celebrates with team mate Paulinho after scoring his side's opening goal. (AP)

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Mexico have lost in the Round of 16 stage in the FIFA World Cup seven straight times. (AFP)

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It was the seventh World Cup running that Brazil have reached the last eight. (REUTERS)

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Neymar opened the scoring for his side with his sixth World Cup goal. (REUTERS)

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Neymar has 11 goals and nine assists in his last 19 games for Brazil. (REUTERS)

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Brazil fans celebrate with a replica trophy during the match. (REUTERS)

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Brazil's Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring their second goal with Neymar. (REUTERS)

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Mexico's Hirving Lozano and Miguel Layun look dejected after the match. (REUTERS)

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Brazil will now face Belgium or Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-finals. (REUTERS)