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Brazil and Mexico set up Chile and Netherlands ties

Brazil have finished top of Group A at the World Cup. The tournament hosts beat Cameroon 4 - 1 to...
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23.04 23 Jun 2014


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Brazil and Mexico set up Chile and Netherlands ties

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23.04 23 Jun 2014


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Brazil have finished top of Group A at the World Cup.

The tournament hosts beat Cameroon 4 - 1 tonight in Brasilia after their attacking talisman Neymar scored twice to move to the top of the goalscorers rankings at this year's World Cup.

The Barcelona star got two goals in the opening half to take his tally to the tournament to four goals in three games and give the home side a 2 - 1 lead at half-time.

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Further goals from Fred and Fernandinho wrapped up an emphatic victory for Brazil that sets up a last-16 clash with South American rivals Chile.

Meanwhile, Mexico will have to settle for second place in the group, despite beating Croatia 3 - 1.

Goals from Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier Hernandez meant that Mexico finished level on points with Brazil, but must now face the Netherlands in the second round because of an inferior goal difference.

The Dutch booked their place in the last-16 as Group B winners after an impressive 2 - 0 win over Chile in Sao Paulo.

Second-half substitutes Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay scored the goals that saw Holland finish ahead of Chile in the group standings.

In the other game today, Spain ended their World Cup campaign with a consolation 3 - 0 victory over Australia.


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