South Korea's forward Son Heung-min (L) is challenged by Mexico's defender Hector Moreno (R) during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between South Korea and Mexico at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don on June 23, 2018.
June 22, 2018
#WC2018: Mexico in control at half against South Korea
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — Mexico is in nearly complete control over South Korea at halftime at the World Cup despite just a 1-0 lead courtesy of a Carlos Vela penalty kick.
The forward scored from the spot in the 26th minute after defender Jang Hyun-soo handled the ball while sliding to block an Andres Guardado cross.
The South Koreans managed successive counterattacks by targeting striker Son Heung-min but caused few problems for Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
Mexico upset Germany to start the tournament and would be in strong position to advance with another win. South Korea lost its opening match.
