5 iconic goalkeeping performances of the 21st century

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#2 Guillermo Ochoa vs Brazil ( 2014 World Cup )

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The Mexican shot-stopper Ochoa has made a name for himself as a World Cup specialist, a rare breed of player that thrives for his country on the grandest stage of football but struggles to impress at club level.

Against Brazil, Ochoa was in inspired form making four brilliant saves and staving off the threat of a supremely talented home side.

The most notable save, one that lingers in the memory even today is from a bullet header by Neymar, one that drew comparisons to Gordon Banks' save from Pele in 1970. In the process, he kept a clean sheet as the Mexicans held Brazil to a 0-0 draw.

In the aftermath of his performance, Ochoa was universally praised. Deservedly named the man of the match, he was praised by opponent coach and former Chelsea boss, Luiz Felipe Scolari.

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