Mexico’s furious attempt to stay alive ended when Saudi Arabia scored in stoppage time.
LUSAIL, Qatar — Henry Martin and Luis Chaves each scored in Mexico’s furious attempt to stay alive at the World Cup, but the 2-1 victory Wednesday night over Saudi Arabia was not enough.
El Tri went into the match at Lusail Stadium needing both a victory and help from Poland playing across town against Argentina to advance in Group C. Argentina’s victory meant goal difference came into play. Mexico opened the tournament in Qatar with a 0-0 draw against Poland and but fell 2-0 to Lionel Messi and Argentina.
Saudi Arabia had one of the tournament’s biggest ever upsets ever when it beat Argentina 2-1 in its opener. But the Green Falcons couldn’t pull off another surprise in its second match, a 2-0 loss to Poland. Mexico dominated the first half. Orbelin Pineda had one of the best of three good chances for El Tri, but it was easily grabbed by Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais in the 25th minute.
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