Javier Hernandez hit his 50th international goal to enhance Mexico’s bid for a place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
Hernandez scored Mexico’s second goal in a 2-1 victory over South Korea at the Rostov Arena on Saturday.
El Tri are firmly on course for the last 16, having overcome Germany in their opening Group F match.
Hernandez, Mexico’s record goalscorer, finished well with a near-post shot to add to a Carlos Vela penalty scored in the first half.
50 – Javier Hernandez has become the first player to score 50 goals for Mexico. Star. #KOR #MEX #KORMEX #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/CFpHo4asJQ
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) June 23, 2018
Mexico are one of five teams to have a perfect record after two matches at Russia 2018.
They join Uruguay and hosts Russia from Group A, Group B’s France and Croatia from Group C on maximum points.
Hernandez also scored for Mexico on June 23 at the last World Cup, netting in a 3-1 defeat of Croatia.
Eight players active at the #WorldCup to score 50+ goals for their country: @Cristiano @TeamMessi @neymarjr @lewy_official @LuisSuarez9 @Tim_Cahill @okazakiofficial @CH14_ #KORMEX pic.twitter.com/y0qVBoFKKF
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 23, 2018
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