Mexico score three after halftime to beat Czech Republic 3-0

The match was still 0-0 at halftime between the Czech Republic and Mexico. All of the scoring came after the break: in the 55th minute, M. Chavez Garcia finished a Luis Romo assist to put Mexico ahead 1-0.

Mexico doubled the lead in the 61st minute, when Julián Quiñones scored from a J. Sanchez assist to make it 2-0. E. Alvarez was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute. In stoppage time at 90+4, A. Fidalgo added a third from a Roberto Alvarado assist, sealing a 3-0 final score for Mexico.

On the numbers, the Czech Republic had 52% possession and Mexico 48%; expected goals were 0.47 for the Czech Republic and 1.79 for Mexico. The Czech Republic finished with 13 shots and Mexico 11; shots on target were 1 and 5, respectively. Pass completion was 83% for the Czech Republic and 85% for Mexico; corners were 5 to 1; offsides 1 to 0; saves 2 to 1; and fouls 9 to 13.

In the previous round, the Czech Republic drew 1-1 with South Africa in matchday 2 of the group stage, while Mexico beat Korea 1-0 in matchday 2. In the current Group A standings, Mexico are 3-0-0 after three matches with 9 points and a +6 goal difference, sitting first and currently in the official qualification zone for the round of 32. The Czech Republic are 0-1-2 with 1 point and a -4 goal difference, placed fourth.