Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phase

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.After a dreary first period, Luis Romo’s goal just after half-time thanks to a goalkeeping error put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go.Mexico stopper Raul Rangel made a superb double save in the dying minutes to preserve their lead.Finishing top keeps Mexico at home in the last 32 with a game against a third-p