Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Rostov-on-Don: Korea Republic's hopes of advancing to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 were all but dashed after they fell 2-1 to Mexico in a Group F tie at the Rostov Arena on Saturday.
The victory meant Mexico laid one foot in the Round of 16 and left Korea Republic on the brink of elimination after goals from Javier Hernandez and Carlos Vela clinched the Mexicans the win.
Hernandez became the first Mexican player to score 50 goals for his country, after 104 appearances, with Vela earlier opening the scoring through yet another penalty kick.
Son Heung-min's stunning long-range effort in stoppage time gave Korea Republic a glimmer of hope but it was too little too late.
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#ALBUM - FWC2018 Group F: Korea Republic v Mexico