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| Mexico's defender Rafael Marquez |
Mexico comfortably beat Croatia to set up a meeting with the Netherlands in the World Cup's round of 16.
A three-goal burst in the space of 10 minutes propelled Mexico to a 3-1 win over Croatia in Recife in the final Group A game. Mexico will now head into the Round of 16, where it will face the Netherlands in Fortaleza on Sunday.
After a slow start El Tri grew into the game, and were good value for their victory by the final whistle. Finishing runners-up behind Brazil in Group A, they'll play the Netherlands in the Round of 16. Croatia, meanwhile, are heading home.
RESULT:
Mexico beat Croatia, 3-1
GOALS:
- 72': Rafael Márquez - for Mexico
- 75': Andrés Guardado - for Mexico
- 82': Javier Hernández - for Mexico
- 87': Ivan Perišic - for Croatia
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