{"id":4098,"date":"2018-06-17T16:41:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-17T16:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betting.ca\/news\/?p=4098"},"modified":"2018-06-17T16:41:03","modified_gmt":"2018-06-17T16:41:03","slug":"mexico-defeats-germany-in-surprise-1-0-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betting.ca\/news\/mexico-defeats-germany-in-surprise-1-0-opener","title":{"rendered":"Mexico Defeats Germany in Surprise 1-0 Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mexico’s Hirving Lozano celebrating after scoring against Germany<\/p><\/div>\n

The Germans ranked #1 in the world, seem to have joined a list of top teams that seem to be having a hard time advancing beyond the group stage. Mexico<\/a> was successful in exposing the Germans defence and was successful in a narrow 1-0 win over the Germans, and in doing so, have placed the German’s chances of advancing in question.<\/p>\n

While some may doubt their chances, not all share in that, especially Germany\u2019s coach, Joachim Loew. Commenting on the loss, Loew said,<\/p>\n

“We will make it. There’s no reason to fall apart because you lose one game.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mexico\u2019s only goal came at thirty-five minutes into the match after Hirving Lozano picked up a pass from Javier Hernandez just inside the penalty area and sending a shot past Germany\u2019s goaltender, Manuel Neuer.<\/p>\n

No one knew at the time that it would the winning and deciding goal. Speaking about the goal and what it meant to the Mexican team, Lozano said,<\/p>\n

“I don’t know if it’s the biggest victory in Mexico’s history, but one of the biggest for sure. My teammates and I did some great work. We all ran our hearts out. This is the result of all that hard work.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This year\u2019s World Cup has seen three defending champions failing to make it to the knock out stage. This includes Spain, Italy and France. Spain and France both lost their opening games, and the Italians were left to settle for a draw.<\/p>\n

There has not been any team since 1962 that has won back-to-back WLozanoup titles. The last of which was Brazil, however, Germany has only managed one win in 7 and that puts their chances in jeopardy of becoming the first to defend their title successfully. The Mexican\u2019s were the first team to beat the Germanys in an opening game since 1982 and had never defeated the Germans<\/a> in a competitive match.<\/p>\n

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Mexico wins.
\nZlatan approves. #NadaNosDetiene<\/a> | #WorldCup<\/a> | #MEX<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mhzGQTvYja<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) June 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lozano, at the young age of 22, had an earlier chance of scoring in the opening minute of play but saw the ball get deflected over the net. However, it seemed to set the stage for Mexico and Lozano as they went on to earn the win.<\/p>\n

For Coach Loew, while speaking about his team,<\/p>\n

“We were nervous and we weren’t playing the game we wanted to play. We need to see what caused this.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Germany almost tied the match shortly after Mexico\u2019s game, but a remarkable save by Guillermo Ochoa saw their chance going off the crossbar. The Mexicans came out in the second half with replacements as their key players were showing signs of tiring. That saw Germany dominating the second half but failed to capitalise on it, even after breaking the Mexican\u2019s defence.
\nSpeaking on the reinforcement of its defence by adding Rafael Marquez, Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio, coach for Mexico said,<\/p>\n

“You had the feeling that the ball just wouldn’t go in anyhow. Everyone’s very disappointed.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mexico will next play South Korea on Saturday and then face Sweden on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Germany will play Sweden on Saturday and then face South Korea on Wednesday. Those who are interested in placing wagers for the upcoming games may wish to consider registering with <\/a>Betonline, a leading and recommended sportsbook that is offering a 50% sign-up bonus along with $10,000 World Cup Pick\u2019em. Register today and get in on the action while you can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Germans ranked #1 in the world, seem to have joined a list of top teams that seem to be having a hard time advancing beyond the group stage. 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