World Cup 2014: Brazil looked so ordinary

This was nothing like watching Brazil. This was not in the script.

Brazil produced an unconvincing display as Mexico held them to a goalless draw with an outstanding performance by goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. 

Luiz Felipe Scolari's side were again well short of their best in a cauldron of an atmosphere at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza.

Neymar and captain Thiago Silva had the best of Brazil's chances but were denied by Ochoa. 

Mexico more than held their own, testing home keeper Julio Cesar through substitute Raul Jiminez and peppering his goal in a breathless second half.

The result leaves both sides with a chance of topping Group A. Brazil face Cameroon in Brasilia in their final match, knowing a point will be enough to see them through.

Did you know?...

This is only Brazil's second goalless draw in their past 26 World Cup games.

This is the first time in four World Cup games against Brazil that Mexico have not conceded, however they are still yet to score against the Selecao.

Brazil's Fred completed eight of 16 attempted passes against Mexico (50%).

Brazil have lost just one of their 35 World Cup matches in the first round/group stages of the World Cup since 1970 (W27 D7).

Only in three World Cup games since (and including) 1966 have Mexico mustered fewer shots on target than they managed tonight (2).