Late goal by Saudi Arabia keeps Mexico from advancing despite win
Mexico’s exit ended a run of seven successive last-16 appearances at the World Cup and the defeat for Saudi Arabia killed off what had looked to be a realistic chance of advancing from the group stages for the first time in 28 years.
Orbelin Pineda and Chavez were the engines in a high-octane match that the Saudis struggled to get into, defending with desperation. They doubled their lead on 52 minutes when Chavez’s powerful free kick 20 meters out sailed into the corner of the goal beyond the reach of Al-Owais, sparking wild Mexican celebrations on the field
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