MEXICO


Guillermo Ochoa - 7.5

Keen to get Mexico upfield at the earliest opportunity with quick distribution and did well to push Kroos’ first-half free-kick onto the bar.

Carlos Salcedo - 7

A tidy performance from the Frankfurt full-back - he was perfectly positioned to deal with the increasing number of low, drilled crosses Germany attempted in the second half. 

Hugo Ayala - 7

Stood firm in the face of late pressure when Germany began to turn the screw. He succeeded often in reducing the world champions to pot shots from the edge of the crowded area, which he was then on hand to block.

Hector Moreno - 7

When Mexico won free-kicks in dangerous positions, he was the aerial target. He made a point of being very quick to get the ball forward the moment his team recovered possession.

Jesus Gallardo - 7.5

He didn't allow Germany time to breathe in the first half and was willing to throw his body in where it hurt for the sake of maintaining the lead.