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Co-hosts Mexico are the first team into the World Cup knock-out stage after a hard-fought 1-0 win against South Korea on Thursday.
They went through as group winners and will play the first knock-out match on home soil.
After a goalless first half, Mexico were able to find a space through the South Korean defence in the 50th minute as Luis Romo scored the crucial winner - and thanks to a big mistake from goalkeeper Kim Seung Gyu.
Kim collected a cross but collided against his own team-mate and dropped the ball. Romo capitalized on the confusion and slammed the ball into an open net.
Raul Jimenez almost doubled Mexico's lead with a half-volley from inside the area in the 76th but Kim mad a stunning save.
The three points were secured when Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel operated a miracle.
He first repelled Cho Wi Je's effort with his boot. The defender got the ball back and deflected it on target but Rangel made a save on the line while in a prone position.
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They went through as group winners and will play the first knock-out match on home soil.
After a goalless first half, Mexico were able to find a space through the South Korean defence in the 50th minute as Luis Romo scored the crucial winner - and thanks to a big mistake from goalkeeper Kim Seung Gyu.
Kim collected a cross but collided against his own team-mate and dropped the ball. Romo capitalized on the confusion and slammed the ball into an open net.
Raul Jimenez almost doubled Mexico's lead with a half-volley from inside the area in the 76th but Kim mad a stunning save.
The three points were secured when Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel operated a miracle.
He first repelled Cho Wi Je's effort with his boot. The defender got the ball back and deflected it on target but Rangel made a save on the line while in a prone position.
Continue reading...
