'Little Pea' Hernandez hits big Mexico milestone in World Cup win
After boosting El Tri's chances of making the last 16 at Russia 2018, Javier Hernandez has reached a goals milestone for Mexico.
Published : Jun 23, 2018 23:09 IST
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.
Mexico is one of five teams to have a perfect record after two matches at Russia 2018.
It joins Uruguay and host 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.