Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 6
Jimenez Cuts England Lead to 3-2 After Quansah Sees 54th-Minute Red
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 6

Jimenez Cuts England Lead to 3-2 After Quansah Sees 54th-Minute Red

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 6

Summary

  • Raul Jimenez converted a reviewed penalty to pull Mexico within 3-2 after Harry Kane clipped Brian Gutierrez in England's World Cup last-16 tie at Azteca.
  • The comeback chance opened after Jarell Quansah was sent off in the 54th minute for a studs-up challenge on Jesus Gallardo, a VAR decision pundits on BBC said was clearly correct.
  • Harry Kane had restored England's two-goal cushion at 3-1 from the spot shortly after the red card, after Mexico had cut a 2-0 deficit through Julian Quinones before halftime.
  • England ultimately held on to win 3-2 and reach the quarterfinals, where they will face Norway after ending Mexico's unbeaten World Cup record at Estadio Azteca.

Insights

Can England's stars overcome Mexico's perfect record and the punishing altitude of the Estadio Azteca?
How will new World Cup rules like mandatory cooling breaks tactically shape this high-stakes knockout match?