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ssrmagazine.comMexico overwhelming support in 1-0 loss
against Uruguay, at Rustenburg
Mexico
Complacent
Mexico
As one of the three CONCACAF representatives at World Cup South Africa, Mexico was in Group A and favored in their
opening match against South Africa. After drawing with Bafana 1-1 by virtue of Rafael Marquez equalizer in the 79'th
minute, El Tri defeated France 2-0 in its second match and lost to Uruguay 1-0, to finish second in its group on goal
difference ahead of South Africa to advance to the round of 16 KO stage against Argentina.
Mexico was eliminated by Argentina 3-1 and I think that their fans deserve a lot better results from the team. They have
watched their team eliminated five consecutive times at the World Cup at the Round of 16 KO stage and for me,
Mexico’s Ole, Ole, chants after every pass, sets up scenarios where El Tri offensive plays are predictable and makes its
defense susceptible to counter attacks based on their complacency. Hence the urgency is lacking at the KO stage.