Mexico knew before their match that they likely needed a big win against Saudi Arabia in order to make it through to the next round of the World Cup. With thirty minutes to go, they are just a goal away from a historic victory.
They took the lead just after half-time through Henry Martin, tuning in a flick from a corner.
HENRY MARTIN GIVES MEXICO THE LEAD 🔥
That flick though 🤤
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The second goal was also a set-piece, but one of the most spectacular of all.
TWO FOR MEXICO 🇲🇽😱
As it stands, Mexico only needs one more goal to advance!!! pic.twitter.com/fRnhYJgOXC
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LUIS CHAVEZ THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS 🚀
What a way to score your first goal for Mexico 🔥#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/eCRMvcdKYz
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Luis Chavez’s free-kick from all of 35 yards entered the top corner at a rate of knotts that is unreasonable for a goalkeeper to be expected to stop.
it leaves Mexico needing Poland to lose by two or themselves to get a third without reply against Saudi Arabia. Poland and Mexico are locked on four points, but need a four-goal swing in goal difference to put them ahead. Mexico have half an hour to get their vital goal.
