JAPAN vs MEXICO. (1-2) Yoyo feat Mexico.

JAPAN vs MEXICO.         ( 1-2 )

Yoyo feat Mexico.

Mexico finally able to grab first victory in the 2013 Confederations Cup.
In a match against Japan in Mineirao Stadium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the team is nicknamed the Tri Ei beat Japan 1-2.
Peanut pods Javier Hernandez aka Chicharito should be able to complete the win by scoring a hat-trick. After scoring two goals in minute 54 and 66, he got a chance to add more via a penalty kick, but the opportunities in the 90th minute it failed.
Chicharito shot blocked by goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, then bounce the ball back to him. But the second chance that just hit the crossbar with a hard ball. Mexico had won only one goal for the Japanese retaliated in the 86th minute via Shinji Okasaki.
Although galal hat-trick, Chicharito still reaping praise. Mexico coach Jose Manuel de la Torre called him as a player full of determination.
"He's very competitive, and has quick feet and good timing to score. This was what brought him to the top football named Manchester United," said Dela Torre.
The victory was at least able to save face Mexican soccer. They are not a caretaker. They also go home with bagged three points. But the fall in the group phase reinforce performance in the Confederations Cup Mexico is up and down like a yoyo.
The first time participating in the Confederations Cup in 1995 they were in third place. But two years later they fell and died in the group phase.
Best achievement they achieved in 1999. They reinforced tough defender Rafael Marquez is currently strengthening tiu AS Monaco multitalented and eccentric goalkeeper Jorge Campos.
Then they also reinforced Luis Hernandez. In addition to the long-haired sharp players capable of uplifting his team mates. But two years later they fell back and did not qualify in the group.
Chicharito admits, fall in group phase is actually very painful. But it must be admitted they indeed are in a very tight group with defending champions Brazil and Euro 2012  finalists Italy. The two teams that eventually qualified for the semifinals.
"It was very bitter defeat in the group phase. We had eliminated in the preliminary round tournament.'s Really fun," said Chicharito.
But he was still proud that Mexico could eventually be in the Confederations Cup. Because not all teams can perform in Brazil. They should be champions of CONCACAF.
"At least we can get here is very good. Victory brings us more confidence," he said.

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