... a few others did, as well, including a few who dipped into the unusual back-story about Ochoa being the reason that the entire Mexican team swore off meat for the entire tournament:
- Armour: Mexico has a real keeper in Guillermo Ochoa
Neymar, Thiago Silva, Oscar, Paulinho: That’s a list that would make any goalkeeper shake in his boots. Yet Ochoa was unflappable, never appearing frustrated or rattled. He didn’t even seem to break a sweat in Fortaleza’s heat and humidity.
- No beefs with Ochoa - the out-of-contract keeper that stopped Brazil
After this blow, Ochoa has responded in a formidable fashion, showcasing his superhuman reflexes and magnificent athleticism to spectacular ability as he thwarted a Neymar header in particularly formidable style on Tuesday.
- Mexico Sings Praises of Its Goalie
Facing one of the premier attacking lineups on the planet, Ochoa made several spectacular saves to lead Mexico to a 0-0 draw against Brazil. It was one of the most striking performances in this still-young tournament, and it allowed the Mexico fans to leave the muggy stadium feeling as if they had won.
- World Cup 2014 roundup: The legend of Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa, and replacing USA's Jozy Altidore
The Fortress of Fortaleza, the Great Wall of Mexico, the Six-Fingered Man -- call him what you will. He just put in one of the best goalkeeping performances in World Cup history.
- Guillermo Ochoa unveils long-awaited goalkeeping masterpiece against Brazil
Brazil fired 14 shots at Ochoa — eight of them on target — and Ochoa stopped them all. Even one right on the line. He made saves at full stretch and reactionary blocks in front of his face. He covered every inch of space between him and the net and there was nothing Brazil could do to get the ball past him.
- World Cup Match Report: Superhuman goalkeeping helps Mexico hold Brazil to a 0-0 draw
The man was a wall and this time the referee wasn't interested in helping Brazil break through.
- The very best Guillermo Ochoa memes
Analysts are calling him "superhuman" and "remarkable." Fans are taking it farther.
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