Brazil 2-0 Mexico: 5 Talking Points as Brazil reach quarter-finals, World Cup 2018

#4 Mexico's lack of teamwork leads to another Round of 16 exit

Mexico's passing in the final third left a lot to be desired in the second half

After going 1-0 down in the second half, Mexico did fashion a few chances. However, their lack of understanding on the pitch - especially in the final third - saw them spurn a number of good chances to equalise.

Time and again when they counter-attacked, they were let down by the final pass - or the lack of it. The Mexican players either tried to do it all by themselves or played the wrong pass.

Their teammates were also furious at times when they did not receive a pass. With half the team bleaching their hair, one can only wonder why they didn't spot their teammates sooner.

Even the delayed passes allowed Brazil to get back on defence and set their defensive lines in order to prevent Mexico from taking shots.

A frustrated Carlos Vela - who hadn't received the ball in time - had even let fly from distance with no other go. And that shot turned out to be their only shot on target.

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— Gracenote Live (@GracenoteLive) July 2, 2018

When will Mexico ever reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup again?