Twitter reacts as Brazil defeat Mexico in the Round of 16

The fifth knockout tie between Brazil and Mexico saw the Seleção get the better of El Tri as they ensured qualification for the quarter-finals.

It was Neymar who opened the scoring for Brazil in the 51th minute with a sliding tap-in from Willian's assist, registering his second goal in the World Cup. With 88 minutes on the clock, the substituted Roberto Firmino cemented the lead with a fluky touch that came after Ochoa denied Neymar.

Consequently, Brazil will now face either Belgium or Japan in the quarter-final.

Here's how Twitter reacted to the encounter.

My pre-World Cup tip was Brazil.My tip remains Brazil.They look a formidable team - strong at the back, tough in midfield, thrilling at the front. #BRAvMEX

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 2, 2018

How we gunna beat Brazil when their goalie looks like fucking Thor

— Emiliano 🇲🇽 (@Emiliobarrow) July 2, 2018

Neymar's decision making at the #WorldCup be like 👀 pic.twitter.com/M6JDGyAq1u

— ShotOnGoal (@shotongoal247) July 2, 2018

1994: Last-161998: Last-16 2002: Last-162006: Last-162010: Last-162014: Last-162018: Last-16The #WorldCup last-16 curse continues for #MEX, this time falling at the hands of #BRA pic.twitter.com/3N3ZEPh5bv

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 2, 2018

Brazil's record under Tite:25 games20 wins4 draws1 defeat54 goals18 clean sheets6 goals concededSeriously impressive stuff. pic.twitter.com/QvkiutciX2

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 2, 2018

Trying to work out why Bobby Firmino doesn't start ahead of Gabriel Jesus for this Brazil side.#WorldCup #BRA #MEX #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/3U0ZLIZNnc

— 🇧🇷 vs 🇲🇽 Football Tweet (@Football__Tweet) July 2, 2018

Hope Brazil gets their ass whopped next game I don’t want a cry baby ass team winning the World Cup fuck this

— Bridgette Quiroga (@bridgette0511) July 2, 2018

SOUTH KOREA DID NOT TAKE OUT THE #1 TEAM IN THE WORLD FOR US TO LOSE TO BRAZIL #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/IJlvbU3ptw

— 🇲🇽 (@kurtapiika) July 2, 2018

mexico is really going home huh 😔🤟🏻 #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/VMrLywf6mX

— Kaio (@KaioRiser) July 2, 2018

Every time you touch Neymar... pic.twitter.com/O8FquSfe7o

— FTS Football (@FromTStands) July 2, 2018

Neymar at it again. pic.twitter.com/sIv6NpoFPW

— Daniel Attias (@Dan_Attias) July 2, 2018

Neymar has the lowest pain threshold of any player in World Cups since Opta stats began.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 2, 2018

When you touch Neymar pic.twitter.com/tgkJJPsev5

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) July 2, 2018

Live scenes of Brazil vs Mexico. pic.twitter.com/nbmacaRr2Y

— Krowd9 | 2018 World Cup 🏆 (@Krowd9) July 2, 2018

Korea talking to Mexico #MEX #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/NhJsWRNg67

— 🍏Πέτι Έντι🍎 (@EdAbelG) July 2, 2018

It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s Mexico going home 👋🏽😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/cNcfVHJgzP

— Savage Chevez (@ChevezBoii7) July 2, 2018

Whatever happens I just hope Brazil doesn’t win the World Cup

— tecatito (@samuel_1039) July 2, 2018

Remember when Spain won the World Cup by winning 1-0 in almost every game? Now it's Brazil shithousing their way to the finals with 2-0 wins.

— Danny WelBeast (@WelBeast) July 2, 2018

This loss doesn’t hurt as much as 2010 or 2014 cuz this time we just weren’t good enough. Brazil was better

— Juan “WorldCup” Direction (@JuanDirection58) July 2, 2018

🇲🇽 Mexico has gone out in the Round of 16 at SEVEN straight World Cups, falling to…2018 🇧🇷 Brazil2014 🇳🇱 Netherlands2010 🇦🇷 Argentina2006 🇦🇷 Argentina2002 🇺🇸 United States1998 🇩🇪 Germany1994 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

— Paul Carr (@PaulCarrTM) July 2, 2018

Brazil’s success at this World Cup will depend on which trophy Neymar will go for.Two alternatives: pic.twitter.com/P943X0EBPO

— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) July 2, 2018

Brazil are through to quarter-finals!Making them one step closer to losing to Southgate & the lads in the final.

— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) July 2, 2018

Congrats to Brazil! pic.twitter.com/pnmSBVOItS

— SGAG (@SGAG_SG) July 2, 2018