Mexico 2-3 England: Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane propel 10-man England into World Cup quarterfinals.
But the Azteca came back to life four minutes after that, when Ezri Konsa failed to clear Roberto Alvarado’s free kick and Julián Quiñones slammed the ball home on the volley. England needed a terrific save from Jordan Pickford and a goal-saving intervention from Bellingham to remain in front at the break.
England’s efforts to hold onto their lead got even harder just nine minutes into the second half when Quansah was sent off for a poor challenge on Jesús Gallardo, the Bayer Leverkusen man going over the top of the ball onto the Mexican’s shin.
A thrilling game took another turn on the hour mark when Anthony Gordon got on the end of Kane’s knock down and was brought down by goalkeeper Raúl Rangel. Rangel dived the right way from the resulting penalty but couldn’t keep out Kane. Out of nowhere, England had restored their two-goal lead.
But less than 10 minutes after converting, Kane handed Mexico another route back into the game when he kicked through Brian Gutiérrez’s leg. Jimenez duly slotted the penalty, and prompted a Mexican onslaught.
England, however, would hold on for a famous victory, and set up a quarterfinal clash with Norway on Saturday.
Source: ESPN
