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MEX vs KOR FIFA World Cup 2018 Highlights: Calm Mexico ease past Korea with a 2-1 win

Catch all the highlights from the Group F encounter between Mexico and South Korea at the Rostov Arena.

June 23, 2018 / 22:33 IST
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  • June 23, 2018 / 22:26 IST

    And that's it for our coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2018 Group F encounter between Korea and Mexico.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:25 IST

    FULL-TIME:

    And it is all over as the referee finally blows the whistle!!!! Mexico win both of their first two World Cup games and progress to the next round. For the Koreans, this is a heartbreaking moment as their chance to go on to the next round slips from their hands.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:23 IST

    90+5'

    Korea are chasing their own shadow as they try to seize possession from the Mexicans. in search of an equaliser. But the Mexicans show more pragmatism and move the ball around calmly.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:22 IST

    90+3'

    Son cuts across a group of Mexican players and unleashes a dipping shot from his left foot. It is a beautiful shot that Ochoa cannot stop.

    Korea 1 - 2 Mexico

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:21 IST

    90+3 GOAL!!! 

    Korea score!!!!

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:20 IST

    90+2

    Corona's free kick is headed out of the box, but itfalls to Herrera. His attempt on the half volley goes high.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:19 IST

    90+1

    Herrera is brought down by the edge of the Korean penalty box. Free kick to Mexico.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:18 IST

    90'

    We are now in the last minute of the game. As Korea begin to look tired and beleaguered. Meanwhile, Layun has been whacked in the face while trying to protect the ball from Hong. 5 minutes added on.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:17 IST

    88'

    Son takes a shot! But it is too high and goes up behind the goal with a collective groan from the Korean fans. Son cuts a frustrating figure as all his efforts and ideas have not come to fruition today.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:16 IST

    88'

    Despite the aggressive approach of the Koreans, Mexico have managed90% accuracy.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:15 IST

    86'

    WASTED CHANCE! SW Lee sends the ball into the Mexican box in attempt to bypass the defensive barrage before him. But it safely goes wide of the goal without anyone to pick it up as Ochoa lets it go.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:13 IST

    85'

    Korea are coming across as second best despite their aggressive approach in the game. At best, they are quickly raking up more yellow cards.

  • June 23, 2018 / 22:12 IST

    84'

    Substitutionfor Korea: Chul Hong comes on for MW Kim.

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