Romo fires Mexico into World Cup knockout phase

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Luis Romo scored in the second half as Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup round of 32 with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday. After a scrappy first half, Romo broke South Korea's resistance early in the second with a close-range finish at Guadalajara Stadium. Mexico defended resolutely thereafter to claim its second win in as many...