British journalist and television personality Piers Morgan alongside, former Spurs player, Gary Lineker have reacted to Brazil’s defeat against Mexico in the round of 16 clash on Monday. The fifth knockout tie between Brazil and Mexico saw the Seleção get the better of El Tri as they ensured qualification for the quarter-finals. It was Neymar who opened the scoring for Brazil in the 51th minute with a sliding tap-in from Willian’s assist, registering his second goal in the World Cup. With 88 minutes on the clock, the substituted Roberto Firmino cemented the lead with a fluky touch that came after Ochoa denied Neymar. Consequently, Brazil will now face either Belgium or Japan in the quarter-final.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the encounter.
My pre-World Cup tip was Brazil.
My tip remains Brazil.
They look a formidable team – strong at the back, tough in midfield, thrilling at the front. #BRAvMEX— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 2, 2018
How we gunna beat Brazil when their goalie looks like fucking Thor
— Emiliano🚨 (@jemiliobedolla) July 2, 2018
Neymar's decision making at the #WorldCup be like 👀 pic.twitter.com/M6JDGyAq1u
— ShotOnGoal (@shotongoal247) July 2, 2018
1994: Last-16
1998: Last-16
2002: Last-16
2006: Last-16
2010: Last-16
2014: Last-16
2018: Last-16The #WorldCup last-16 curse continues for #MEX, this time falling at the hands of #BRA pic.twitter.com/3N3ZEPh5bv
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 2, 2018
Hope Brazil gets their ass whopped next game I don’t want a cry baby ass team winning the World Cup fuck this
— Bridgette Quiroga (@bridgette0511) July 2, 2018
SOUTH KOREA DID NOT TAKE OUT THE #1 TEAM IN THE WORLD FOR US TO LOSE TO BRAZIL #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/IJlvbU3ptw
— andrea 🍁👻🎃 (@kurtapiika) July 2, 2018
mexico is really going home huh 😔🤟🏻 #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/VMrLywf6mX
— kaio (@KaioRiser) July 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/FromTStands/status/1013807380612747264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1013807380612747264&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Ffootball%2Ftwitter-3
Neymar has the lowest pain threshold of any player in World Cups since Opta stats began.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/WelBeast/status/1013812680971440135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1013812680971440135&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Ffootball%2Ftwitter-3