Sunday 17 June 2018

Defending world champion, Germany taken down by Mexico! #WorldCup #GERMEX #GermanyvsMexico

Germany's World Cup defence began with defeat as they were stunned by Mexico in their opening Group F clash opening match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.
Javier Hernandez (right), who provided the assist for Lozano's goal, celebrates with his team-mates on the substitutes bench
Juan Carlos Osorio's side threatened the World Cup holders on the counter attack throughout and Hirving Lozano opened the scoring following an excellent move on the break in the 35th minute. Joachim Low's side pushed for the equaliser but Mexico managed to hold on for a famous victory. Final score, 1-0 in favour of Mexico.
Germany's Toni Kroos came close with a free-kick after they went behind but Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa saved it on to the bar
Mexico's defender Hugo Ayala (centre) challenges for the ball in the air from the resulting corner kick in the first half

2 comments:

  1. Henry Adefowope22:30

    The mighty has fallen!!

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  2. Alex Okey22:32

    I was expecting Nigeria to play like Mexico...

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