Mexico Edges South Korea to Win Group A and Punch Ticket to Knockout Stage
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One mistake, and the consequences were harsh. The national football team led by head coach Hong Myung-bo lost 0-1 to home team Mexico in the second match of Group A of the CONCACAF World Cup held at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico on the 19th. South Korea put up a good fight against Mexico, who were backed by the overwhelming support of over 45,000 home fans, holding out without conceding a goal in the first half. However, in the 5th minute of…
Coach Javier ‘Vasco’ Aguirre spoke after Mexico’s victory against South Korea, in a game he described as “very busy” and where they both knew they were playing it all. “We didn’t give away, no team, centimeter fighting each ball as if it were the last one,” he said to Azteca after the match. Although they had opportunities, Aguirre stressed that the only thing that could break the tie was a mistake, and fell from the visiting side. “We had the c…
Javier Aguirre spent most of the game on each referee’s decision. He cast curses until Uruguayan Gustavo Tejera put a stop to him. The Mexican coach’s attitude changed radically when his team took the lead in the scoreboard in front of South Korea (1-0). His team was able to defend themselves, maintain the result and ensure the group’s leadership. The tie-breaker criteria give Mexicans a big advantage because even if they lose next Wednesday aga…
The defender said he was happy after the victory that guarantees the "Tricolor" will play at the Azteca Stadium in the next round, he highlighted the support of the people, thanked Guadalajara and analyzed the keys to the victory.
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