Mexico enters FIFA World Cup knockout Round of 32

Canada beats Qatar 6-0 in Group Bmatch

Dusmanta Behera
Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief
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In FIFA World Cup, Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 in Group A, at the Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico to become the first country to qualify for the knockout Round of 32, today.

Following a tactical, scoreless first half where clear chances were sparse, the decisive breakthrough arrived in the 50th minute.

Mexican midfielder Luis Romo capitalised on a major defensive blunder, turning the ball into an empty net after South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with his own defender, Lee Gi-hyuk, and unable to collect a high ball.

In other matches Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 (Group B) , Canada beat Qatar 6-0 (Group B), Czech Republic drew with South Africa 1-1 (Group A).

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.
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