Mexican fans are ROK-ing all night
China Daily | Updated: 2018-06-29 07:54
Mexican fans plunged into anguish on Wednesday by their team's drubbing by Sweden were left cheering for South Korea (aka the ROK), exploding into celebration when the Asian side defeated Germany 2-0, sending Mexico into the World Cup knockout stage.
Brimming with optimism after their team upset Germany in its World Cup opener and then beat South Korea, fans in Mexico watched in horror as Sweden scored goal after goal in their final Group F match.
With the clock ticking down in Ekaterinburg and the score 3-0, it appeared Mexico was about to be sent unceremoniously home.
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