Merciless Efficient Mexicans Get Olympic Bronze - Mexicans started

The Mexicans started after the unsuccessful semi-final against Brazil very priced and confidently in the game around Bronze against Japan. Additional tailwind gave a doubtful penalty, which Cordova converted sovereign in the 12th minute. Previously, the Stuttgart Captain Endo had brought the Mexican Vega to the penalty period. The Ethiopian referee closed with the Var short, but then decided on a penalty.

Mexico placed in the 21st minute at all: After a free-kick of scorer Cordova from the half-field, center-back Vasquez from six meters has switched on. Japan stood under Tax and acted in the episode of more offensive. Gross opportunities they could not play out until halftime.

Vega takes Japan the hope

After halftime, an open exchange. Mexico pushed on the decision, Japan on the connection. But the Mexicans suffocated the hope of the host at the latest by the hits of Vega (58.). After a corner ball he headed the ball into the stitches.

In the last 20 minutes of the game, Japan became more and more compelling in front of the Goal of Ochoa. The substitute Mitoma finally rewarded the Japanese with the 1: 3. After a worth seeing body decoration, he nailed the ball in the short upper corner (78.). However, the very big comeback remained, in the end, Mexico grabbed the bronze medal.

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