South Korea were eliminated from the group stages of a World Cup for the second consecutive edition as Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez combined to propel Mexico into the last 16.
Vela opened the account from the spot after Jang Hyun-soo was penalized for handling the ball in the area, before Chicharito clinically rounded off of a counterattacking move to put the game beyond doubt.
The Taeguek Warriors were unconvincing for the most part of the match and were largely dependent on Son Heung-min to carry most of the burden, who pulled back at the death, but the damage was already done. South Korea have been knocked out.
This news is surely very sad and will break hearts of several of South Korean fans, especially those who came from South Korea to watch the team perform in the world cup.