Rostov started the second round of group stage matches in Group F. The Mexican national team, having defeated Germany in the first match, defeated the South Korean team with a score of 2-1.
The Mexican national team started the match more actively - the representatives of North America spent more time with the ball, but failed to create dangerous chances in the first ten minutes.
In the 22nd minute, South Korea created their first dangerous attack - Son Heung-min took on opponents and shot dangerously towards Guillermo Ochoa's goal.
In the 24th minute, the Mexican national team received a gift from their opponents - a South Korean defender handled the ball in their penalty area and a penalty kick was awarded to their goal. Carlos Vela did not hesitate - Mexico took the lead after a precise shot.
Immediately after the penalty kick, the Mexicans were close to a second goal - Miguel Layun took a dangerous shot from about 18 meters, but it was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper.
Later, the game became even more open - the South Koreans tried to accelerate their attacks, creating more space for the Mexicans to transition from defense to offense.
During the remaining time in the first half, no more goals were seen, so the whole battle moved to the next 45 minutes.
The South Korean players started the second half actively - they took several dangerous shots from distance, but the Mexican goalkeeper performed well.
In the 57th minute, Andres Guardado took a powerful shot towards the opponent's goal - the goalkeeper reacted brilliantly to stop it.
In the 65th minute, the Mexican national team killed the opponent's hopes of recovery in this match - after a quick counterattack, Chicharito scored a second goal for Mexico.
During added time, Son Heung-min sent a true bomb to Mexico's goal - he unleashed an unstoppable shot from about 20 meters, making the final score 2-1.
During the remaining added time, Mexico resisted and secured the victory with a two-goal advantage. The Mexicans secured their place in the quarterfinals.
Result:
South Korea 1 - 2 Mexico
27' [0 - 1] C. Vela (penalty kick)
66' [0 - 2] J. Hernandez
90+2' [1 - 2] S. Heung-min
