Round of 16 beckons: Mexico wins heat battle against South Korea

Germany scare Mexico also successfully withstood the heat battle against South Korea and can plan for the World Cup round of 2 after their second preliminary round victory. Thanks to the 1-1 (0-43.472) win in front of XNUMX spectators in the arena in Rostov-on-Don, which was sold out for the first time, the Mexicans maintained their lead in Group F with six points and are close to their ninth place in the knockout round a world championship.

Two ex-Leverkusen players meet Carlos Vela converted a hand penalty in the 26th minute and former Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez (66th), known as Chicharito, scored for the celebrated victory on Saturday. South Korea is almost eliminated after their second tournament defeat in Russia, ex-Leverkusen player Heung-Min Son scored the late goal to tie the score (90+3). Only in the event of a German victory against Sweden on Saturday evening would the Asians still have a minimal chance of progressing, but to do so they would have to win against Germany.

Six days after the surprising 1-0 win against world champions Germany, Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio changed his starting eleven in just one position. The South Koreans had lost 0-1 against Sweden at the start and also had a hard time against El Tri in midsummer temperatures of over 30 degrees. Driven by more than 25.000 of their own fans, who created a goosebumps atmosphere, the Mexicans pushed up the pace against the initially compact South Koreans. Second penalty against South Korea Although Heung-Min Son (22nd) had the first good chance, Mexico deservedly took the lead thanks to a penalty that Vela safely converted. Hyun-Soo Jang had previously received the ball and there were no protests after the clear violation of the rules. South Korea had already conceded a goal against Sweden after a penalty.

As a result, Mexico pushed for the second goal and had the game well under control with more possession of the ball. Only the lightning-fast Son from Tottenham Hotspur was able to pose a threat on several occasions, and shortly before half-time he was stopped by Mexico keeper Guillermo Ochoa during another counterattack (39'). Hirving Lozano, the winning goal scorer against the DFB team, was unable to take advantage of his best opportunity for the Mexicans (43'). Lozano and Son the best The attacker Lozano, who is now being courted by FC Barcelona, stood out from his team, as did Son on the other side. At the beginning of the second half, however, both players were a bit unlucky - but South Korea's goalkeeper was the focus. Hyun-Woo Cho reacted excellently to a well-placed shot from Andres Guardado (58'). Mexico took greater control again and rewarded themselves with a 2-0 win. Chicharito perfectly completed a counterattack following preparatory work by Lozano.

The South Koreans intensified their offensive efforts in the final phase and were rewarded with a long-range shot from Son.

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Round of 16 beckons: Mexico wins heat battle against South Korea

After beating world champions Germany, Mexico also wins the second game at the World Cup in Russia. El Tri earned a deserved 2-1 win against South Korea on Saturday in the heat of Rostov-on-Don.

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