FIFA World Cup 2014: Brazil vs Mexico 17th Match in Pictures

Brazil and Mexico took a step toward the second round of the World Cup with a lively, though a bit sloppy, 0-0 draw in Fortaleza on Tuesday.

Both teams now have 4 points after two games.

Brazil was the better team, as expected, managing eight shots on goal to Mexico's four. But though Neymar was his usual active self on offense, the team was let down by poor finishing by Fred and his substitute, Jo.

And Mexico benefited from a controlled and occasionally spectacular performance by its goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa.

Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (L) clears an attempt at goal by Brazil's defender Thiago Silva (C) during a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico in the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Guillermo Ochoa stops five goals which helps Mexico to draw match.

Brazil's forward Neymar reacts during a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico.

Brazil's defender David Luiz (R) vies with Mexico's defender Rafael Marquez.

Brazil's defender David Luiz (up) vies with Mexico's forward Oribe Peralta (down).

Brazil's forward Neymar reacts as Brazil's national anthem is played before match.

Brazil's forward Fred (L) vies with Mexico's defender Hector Moreno.

Brazil fans kiss prior to the Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico.

A Brazilian supporter reacts as she watches the Brazil vs Mexico match on a giant screen prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Mexican supporter poses as he arrives outside The Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza.

Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (front) reacts during a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico.

Brazil's forward Neymar (L) speaks with Mexico's coach Miguel Herrera after a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico in the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Mexico's defender Andres Guardado controls the ball.

Brazil's forward Jo (R) heads the ball away from Mexico's forward Raul Jimenez (L) and forward Javier Hernandez.

Mexico's defender Hector Moreno (L) hugs Brazil's forward Bernard.

A Brazilian and Surinamese fan pose prior to a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico.

Brazilian supporter gestures before the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil vs Mexico.

Brazilian fans watch on a giant screen the FIFA World Cup match Brazil vs Mexico, at an evangelical church in Curitiba.

Mexican fans cheer during a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico.

Fans of Brazil are seem before a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico.

(top L-R) Brazil's defender David Luiz, Brazil's goalkeeper Julio Cesar, Brazil's defender Thiago Silva, Brazil's forward Fred, Brazil's midfielder Luis Gustavo and (bottom L) Brazil's midfielder Oscar, Brazil's defender Dani Alves, Brazil's forward Neymar, Brazil's midfielder Ramires, Brazil's midfielder Paulinho, Brazil's defender Marcelo line up before a Group A football match between Brazil and Mexico.

(FromL, up) Mexico's defender Rafael Marquez, Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, Mexico's forward Oribe Peralta, Mexico's defender Francisco Rodriguez, Mexico's midfielder Hector Herrera and Mexico's defender Hector Moreno, (down) Mexico's defender Andres Guardado, Mexico's defender Paul Aguilar, Mexico's midfielder Jose Juan Vazquez, Mexico's defender Miguel Layun and Mexico's forward Giovani Dos Santos pose for team photo.

(AFP Photo)