Mexico’s second-half show buoys La Volpe

Mexico 3 Iran 1

La Volpe’s team were second best for most of the first-half and the sides went into half-time level at 1-1, but an improved showing in the second 45 minutes saw the Mexicans strike twice to claim a 3-1 win.

“We played an excellent game in the second-half. We were good in possession and were capable of reaching Iran’s goal plus we had a good defensive line. But we need to have that for 90 minutes and not just for 45 minutes like we did today,” said the Argentinian.