When Mexico were drawn alongside Germany, Sweden and South Korea in their World Cup group, the country's football fans would have been forgiven for letting out a sigh of consternation.
While the Swedes and South Koreans are certainly beatable, the reigning world champions have been close to immaculate in recent years, illustrated by the fact that Joachim Low's side won 10 out of 10 in qualifying, scoring 43 and conceding just four.
As such, many had expected Sunday's Group F opener to be a supremely one-sided affair, with Mexico expected to be mildly competitive at best.
Well, how wrong we were, as Hirving Lozano's stunning counter attack goal against Germany has shown.
https://twitter.com/FootballIndexUK/status/1008377715722944512
The Mexicans had been dangerous throughout the whole of the first half, with Lozano particularly threatening down the left-wing, and he showed exactly why he is being linked with moves to major European in the 35th minute.
Breaking out after stopping a German attack, Mexico absolutely cut through the German team with - at first - a one-two, before Lozano was set free.
Rather than get a nose bleed, Lozano was as cool as a cucumber, cutting inside and rifling the ball past a hapless Manuel Neuer.
The Mexicans clearly have no fear, nor should they.
It’s back! Fear not, the Premier League is back in action this weekend, as Arsenal look to increase their lead over Manchester City in the title race. Mikel Arteta’s side face Everton on Saturday Night Football at 5.30pm, before City go to West Ham on Saturday evening at 8pm. On Sunday, Manchester United host Aston […]
A real test for the memory! It’s time to test your knowledge of Liverpool F.C. during the 2010s, with this bumper quiz. All you’ll need to do is name ten players who represented the Reds from 2010-2019, a real rollercoaster of a decade at Anfield. Beginning with the tumultuous reign of Roy Hodgson, and ending […]
This quiz is a serious test for the memory We’ve put together the ultimate throwback for anyone who followed the rollercoaster that was Arsenal Football Club during the 2010s. The Gunners may have not quite succeeded in winning a Premier League title during the 2010s, but that doesn’t mean it was a wasted decade. From […]