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Group A

Mexico v South Korea

Estadio Akron · Zapopan

Full time
1 – 0
4-3-3formations3-4-2-1
🧑‍⚖️ Gustavo Tejera🌦️ 22°C · broken clouds

Match Report

AI-generated

Mexico won 1-0 at Estadio Akron. Scorers: Luis Romo 50'. MEX held 42% possession with a field tilt of 30%.

Styles

Tactical identities

MEX High pressvsKOR Patient possession

Mexico's high press against South Korea's patient possession — a contrast in approach. Shapes: 4-3-3 v 3-4-2-1.

Match Stats

MEX vs KOR

42%Possession58%
8Shots9
4On target2
0xG0
2Big chances3
0Corners2
30%Field tilt70%
82%Pass acc.84%
19.9PPDA14.7
9Fouls7

Timeline

Key events

  • 4′🟨Lee Kang-In
  • 50′⚽Luis Romo
  • 57′🔁Son Heung-Min
  • 57′🔁Lee Jae-Sung
  • 58′🟨Paik Seung-Ho
  • 71′🔁Luis Romo
  • 71′🔁Brian Gutiérrez
  • 71′🔁Seol Young-Woo
  • 71′🔁Kim Moon-Hwan
  • 77′🔁Paik Seung-Ho
  • 80′🔁Raúl Jiménez
  • 80′🔁Roberto Alvarado
  • 84′🔁Julián Quiñones