If you are told that a football match ended in a goalless draw, you will naturally think about a drab affair devoid of action, in which the sides involved did not give their best performances. But last night’s Group A match between hosts Brazil and Mexico was one of the most thrilling goalless football games ever played. Brazil did everything they could but all their attempts were met with the brilliance of amazing goalkeeping by Mexico’s Ochoa. His anticipation, athleticism, acrobatics and quicksilver reflexes thwarted the numerous strikes that the Brazilians made on the Mexico goal.