Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa turned in the best performance we have seen in the World Cup thus far from a goalie, making a tournament-high six saves and preserving a draw against Brazil on Tuesday. Mexico would have surely lost the game if not for Guillermo’s incredible play, as Brazil had a number of great scoring opportunities.
In addition to the above save on a Neymar header, which was probably Ochoa’s best, the 28-year also stonewalled Brazil defenseman Thiago Silva on a header in the 85th minute that was not quite as well-placed.
Here’s another save Ochoa made on a Neymar shot that was deflected.
After defeating Cameroon in its first game and picking up a point with a draw against Brazil, Mexico is in great shape to advance to the knockout rounds. Much of that success is owed to Ochoa. He hasn’t allowed a goal and has been the best keeper in the World Cup to this point.
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