While both teams clashed for the right to enter the quarterfinals, which was ultimately won by Brazil, dedicated fans and casual observers alike watched the football duel unfold.
A number of people took note of Neymar's propensity to fall on the ground and writhe in agony.
#BRAMEX
— Omoniyi Israel (@omoissy) 2 июля 2018 г.
Neymar be like
pic.twitter.com/0usKoXS5Tg
Smh Neymar #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/YsgsJA2he5
— Agi Murugi (@itismurugi) 2 июля 2018 г.
Neymar’s puppy #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/kOqpiB53gz
— bas_sports (@bas_sports) 2 июля 2018 г.
Neymar’s dog 😂 #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/gfBQ61aPsE
— bas_sports (@bas_sports) 2 июля 2018 г.
Some even openly called him out on "sad theatrics on the ground."
Neymars sad theatrics on the ground are so embarrassing omg #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/t3eRVMUkJj
— M. (@Monap0ly) 2 июля 2018 г.
As the situation started to become increasingly hopeless for Mexico, team supporters went on to vent their emotions.
If Mexico doesnt score soon… #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/0LSd7wthDd
— Θ🐙 (@PanchooR67) 2 июля 2018 г.
me rn trying to help out mexico #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/yC5jlwfJG1
— carlos. (@__ccccarlos__) 2 июля 2018 г.
me at beginning of this game VS me towards the end of this game #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/WcrsbsZhVU
— cin 🇲🇽 (@cindica__) 2 июля 2018 г.
me accepting the fact that Brazil might just advance vs me hoping and waiting for Mexico to score #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/4mrC3wZDTF
— disappointed mexican 🇲🇽 (@wordtogloria) 2 июля 2018 г.
please virgencita let us advance #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/OSTKK1ZDfZ
— jungwoo love club ♡ 🇲🇽 (@softiejungs) 2 июля 2018 г.
Their hopes, however, were broken, first by Neymar and then by Firmino who secured a 2-0 victory for Brazil.
Brazil beat Mexico!!! #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/QMnXOeDpfh
— Lauren Brown (@lauren_brownie7) 2 июля 2018 г.
Damn it, Mexico
— Angela Vanessa (@AyveeVez) 2 июля 2018 г.
This happens every #WorldCup #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/fgxi2SZaOz
2 x 0 mores #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/NUTo5raw5F
— 134340 (@leticiarllmbrg) 2 июля 2018 г.
Mood 🇲🇽😭 #BRAMEX pic.twitter.com/2aoRnPVlOH
— Ale🇲🇽 (@librosplz) 2 июля 2018 г.
In the upcoming quarterfinals match of July 6, Brazil is expected to face either Japan or Belgium.
