In Group A's crunch match between Mexico and Croatia - it was hard to decide between both teams in the first half. But inspirational is the only word to describe Mexico's second half performance as they won 3-1 and qualify for the last 16. Spearheaded by their leader, 35 year old Marquez, the fearless defender has been great for Mexico this tournament - a rock at the back and he sent mexico in front with a great header and unleashed the facial expressions of Miguel Herrera. Mexico sent the game out of sight as great work from Chicharito created the space for Guardado to make it two and Hernandez got in on the action to finish Croatia off. Mexico qualify with only one goal conceded past the on fire Ochoa, not bad for a team tipped to crash out early. Jerk: Croatia grabbed a consolation goal - Perisic but their efforts were overshadowed by a horrible, rash and unnecessary act from Rebic who gets our jerk Turk: The great Rafa Marquez who is the face of mexico's inspirational world ... ( More) | 
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