With Neymar playing decisively, Brazil beat Mexico 2-0.
Just like in Brazil's opening match of the Confederations Cup against Japan, the Brazilian team opened the scoring early in the game against Mexico with a fantastic goal from Neymar; not only that, but once again the score was sealed by Jô in stoppage time of the second half, after a beautiful play by Neymar, who beat two defenders before crossing for his teammate to tap into an empty net.
247 - There were only two plays by Neymar, but they defined Brazil's 2-0 victory over Mexico in the Confederations Cup. Similar to Brazil's opening match against Japan, the Brazilian team opened the scoring early against Mexico, once again with a spectacular goal from Neymar. Also mirroring the opening game, Jô sealed the victory in the final minutes after a beautiful play by Neymar, who beat two defenders and left his attacking partner free to score.
Before the start of the game, Neymar commented on the protests that have spread across the country in recent days. "Sad about everything that's happening in Brazil. I always had faith that it wouldn't be necessary to reach the point of 'taking to the streets' to demand better conditions in transportation, health, education and security; all of this is the government's OBLIGATION...", the player wrote on his Instagram account.
The message continues: "My parents worked very hard to be able to offer my sister and me a minimum quality of life... Today, thanks to the success you provide me, it might seem like demagoguery on my part – but it's not – to raise the flag of the demonstrations that are happening all over Brazil. But I am BRAZILIAN and I love my country!! I have family and friends who live in Brazil!! That's why I also want a fairer, safer, healthier and more HONEST Brazil!!!! The only way I have to represent and defend Brazil is on the field, playing football... And from this game onwards, against Mexico, I enter the field inspired by this mobilization... #WeAreTogether".