Sweden defeat Mexico
Sweden defeat Mexico during Wednesday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup, turning Group F on its head with a 3-0 win. Germany’s loss against South Korea meant Mexico escaped by the skin of their teeth, however, advancing as the runner-up.
Ludwig Augustinsson and Andreas Granqvist scored for the Europeans, while Edson Alvarez also added to the total with an own-goal.
Mexico lost to Sweden 3-0 on Wednesday in its final group stage match, but thanks to Germany’s shocking loss to South Korea, El Tri is through to the round of 16 as the second-place team in Group F. It what was a frantic, hectic and truly unbelievable two hours as it went from Mexico and Germany expected to advance to heartbreak for the Germans. Mexico lived out an intense final half an hour, with Germany going forward with everything it had, but a late goal from South Korea clinched a shocking upset to let Mexico go through. Had Germany won 1-0, Mexico would have been out.
Then a penalty kick for Sweden saw Andreas Granqvist finish with class for the 2-0 lead, Mexico had 20 shots but only three on frame as they back into the knockout stage. Next up, Mexico could be facing Brazil in the round of 16 if the South Americans win Group E.
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