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Monday, May 24, 2010

England 3-1 Mexico: Glen Johnson super-finish


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England again showed good appearance. In a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, Monday (24/05/2010), Fabio Capello's side team beat tough team Mexico 3-1 .

All three goals were donated by Ledley King's England's 17th minute, Peter Crouch's 34th minute, and Glen Johnson to-47 minutes. Mexico's only goal was donated by the Franco-minute to-45.

In fact, England did not play some players pillars. The Chelsea star, like Ashley Cole, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and goalkeeper David James, resting. Where they filled King, James Milner, and Robert Green.

UK Might be seen since the beginning. In the 17th minute, a corner kick by Steven Gerrard directly headed by King became the first goal.




Mexico tried to rise. Javier Aquirre team pressure was enough to make the UK the inconvenience. In fact, two of Mexico threatening the goal kicks host. Lucky, goalkeeper Robert Green could blow it.

In the 34th minute, England back even superior. This time the ball rebounded the executing Crouch Wayne Rooney header that just hit the ball.

Unfortunately, England could make mistakes. Leighton Baines is less strong kick. Guillermo Franco also take advantage of the ball and beat goalkeeper Joe Hart to replace Green, 2-1.

Entering the second half, England got up and attack again. Just two minutes of the second half, "The Three Lions" by Johnson scored directly. Kick that curved to make the Mexican goalkeeper powerless to resist.

England will be in Group C at the World Cup in 2010. They will meet the United States, Algeria, and Slovenia. While Mexicans are in Group A along with hosts South Africa, Uruguay, and France.

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