World Cup 2018, South Korea vs Mexico: 5 Talking Points

Mexico are into the last 16!
Mexico are into the last 16!

#4 Chicharito has another feather in his cap

Chicharito hits 50 goals with Mexico
Chicharito hits 50 goals with Mexico

Javier Hernandez is a Mexican great. The 30-year old has been prolific for his side ever since he burst onto the scene in 2009 and today, reached a landmark of 50 goals, the first Mexican player in the history to register such a feat.

Guardado dispossessed a Korean midfielder and sent a long ball for Lozano to latch on to, who then scythed down a few steps to lay off for a completely unmarked Hernandez, and the former Manchester United striker did the rest, clinically disposing of it into the far post with a low drive. Hernandez wheeled away in celebration and the euphoria on his face said it all.

The Mexican hero had done it again. And this was his 50th international strike, only the 8th player in this tournament with such a feat. Hernandez became the all-time top scorer for Mexico last May, surpassing Jared Borgetti's tally of 46. But this is a first in Mexico's history and Hernandez has plenty more in his legs on current form.

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