World Cup: Mexico beat South Korea in Group F tie
Saturday - June 23, 2018 10:42 pm ,
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World Cup: Mexico beat South Korea in Group F tie
Rostov-on-Don June 23 (IANS) Son Heung-Min s late goal was not enough as Mexico clinched a narrow 2-1 victory in a Group F tie of the FIFA World Cup at the Rostov Arena here on Saturday.
Son s fantastic 92nd minute strike was the only bright spot for the Koreans in a match which was dominated by Mexico.
Carlos Vela (26th minute) and Javier Hernandez (66th) had earlier handed Mexico a 2-0 lead.
With this win Mexico strengthened their chances of entering the pre-quarterfinals as they have six points after winning both their matches.
They had stunned defending champions Germany 1-0 in their campaign opener.
The Koreans have lost both the matches they have played and are set for an early exit from the tournament with one more game left.
--IANS kk/ajb/vd
Son s fantastic 92nd minute strike was the only bright spot for the Koreans in a match which was dominated by Mexico.
Carlos Vela (26th minute) and Javier Hernandez (66th) had earlier handed Mexico a 2-0 lead.
With this win Mexico strengthened their chances of entering the pre-quarterfinals as they have six points after winning both their matches.
They had stunned defending champions Germany 1-0 in their campaign opener.
The Koreans have lost both the matches they have played and are set for an early exit from the tournament with one more game left.
--IANS kk/ajb/vd
