FIFA.com

SkipNavigation
Search FIFA.com
Search the web
Match 44 Montreal - Olympic Stadium
weatherCode5
12 July
3:0 (1:0)
  • Giovani DOS SANTOS (23' PEN)
  • Omar ESPARZA (85')
  • Pablo BARRERA (90'+4)

Referee Viktor KASSAI (HUN)

Summary

Mexico knock out brave Congo

Mexico knock out brave Congo

Mexico were the better team on the day at Montreal's Olympic Stadium, but the 3-0 scoreline did not accurately reflect the sheer force of Congo's resistance.After attacking well early, the Congolese conceded a penalty in the 23rd minute from none-other than Barcelona starlet Giovanni Dos Santos. The spirited Africans then stormed forward and saw three wonderful chances to score go begging - ...

Highlights

Line-up

MEX
CGO
Substitute(s)
Coaches
RAMIREZ Jesus (MEX)
(FRA) Eddie HUDANSKI
Officials
  • Referee: Viktor KASSAI (HUN)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Gabor EROS (HUN)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Tibor VAMOS (HUN)
  • Fourth official: Peter O LEARY (NZL)
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

  • 44_12077069.jpg
  • Mexico - Congo
  • Mexico - Congo
  • Mexico - Congo
  • Mexico - Congo
  • Mexico - Congo
  • Mexico - Congo
  • Mexico - Congo
  • Mexico - Congo

Quotes

Jesus Ramirez: "The key was staying focused, despite the problems we had in scoring. We kept control of the ball and Christian Bermudez and Pablo Barrera certainly helped us dominate in midfield when they came on."

    Related Articles

    STATISTICS
    MexicoStatisticsCongo
    12Shots15
    9Corner kicks4
    5Yellow cards3
    0Second yellow card and red card1
    0Red Cards0
    52%Possession (%)48%