Mexico wakened from their World Cup slumber to beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 but it surely proved too late for a Spherical of 16 berth as Poland pipped them for the second spot from Group C behind toppers Argentina on higher aim distinction.
Each Mexico and Poland completed degree on factors (4), however the jap European aspect managed to restrict their defeat towards Argentina to 2-0 in a sport performed on the similar time on Wednesday. That meant each Mexico and last-placed Saudi Arabia had been eradicated.
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Poland first stayed forward on a greater fairplay file after which held a greater aim distinction than Mexico as soon as Saudi Arabia scored in second half added time.
Not scoring a aim within the first two matches—they drew goalless with Poland and misplaced 0-2 to Argentina—stung Mexico after ending degree with Poland on factors. Mexico performed their coronary heart out on Wednesday, launching assault after assault with a collection of pictures on aim, but it surely proved too late after being too defensive within the first two matches.
Saudi Arabia, who rattled the World Cup by gorgeous Argentina 2-1 of their first sport, completed final within the group after a tame efficiency.
The final time Mexico did not qualify for the final 16 was in 1990.
After a goalless first half, Mexico scored quickly after resumption (forty seventh min) after a nook on the left was flicked on and Henry Martin tapped in. 5 minutes later, Luis Chavez made it 2-0 with a surprising free-kick. The hassle from 30 yards out swerved away from Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais to bury within the backside nook.
With Mexico chasing yet another aim to pip Poland as seven minutes of added time meant the opposite sport ended earlier. As Poland watched anxiously, Mexico let their defence down and Salem Al-Dawsari slipped by means of to attain the comfort aim.
With two minutes of added time left, Mexico chased one other aim as it could have helped end above Poland on the factors desk. However a ultimate free-kick and a header contained in the field got here to nothing earlier than the sport ended.
Argentina topped the group on six factors.