Mexico vs South Korea Review

Mexico 2-1 South Korea 

Javier Hernandez scored his 50th international goal to help Mexico take a giant leap towards the last 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup with an impressive win over South Korea, despite Son Heung-min's peach of a strike late on.
A graphic displaying 50 goals for Javier Hernandez for MexicoHaving upset defending champions Germany in their opening game in Group F, the Mexicans again proved that they will be a test for any side should they reach the knockout stages.
The South Americans took the lead in Rostov-on-Don through a Carlos Vela penalty, which he dedicated to his grandfather, who died after the win against Germany. The 14th of the tournament already was dispatched with ease on 26 minutes after a Jang Hyun-Soo handball.
Despite dominating possession, and playing against lacklustre opponents, Mexico also displayed yet again their thrilling counter-attacking game with their second goal, when West Ham striker Javier, "Chicharito" Hernandez added a neat finish to Hirving Lozano's surging run.
As South Korea's sole threat, it was fitting that Tottenham striker Son gave his side slim chance in added time with a curling strike from 25 yards, which was perfectly executed. 
A Toni Kroos' last-minute winner for Germany against Sweden later on Saturday means Mexico need a only point against Sweden in their final group match to guarantee progression, which you would expect them to accomplish. 
It also prevented South Korea being mathematically eliminated, although they need to beat Germany and for Mexico to beat Sweden to stand a chance of qualification. which would seem unlikely on paper, but two poor performances by the Germans could leave the Koreans with a chance. 

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