Mexico defeats South Korea in World Cup

Mexican defender Edson Alvarez heads the ball during Saturday’s Group F match against South Korea in Russia.

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez (14) beats South Korea goalkeeper Cho Hyun-woo for Mexico’s second goal on Saturday.

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez reacts after the final whistle signaling Mexico’s 2-1 win over South Korea.

Mexico soccer fans Pablo Lopez, CC Gerson and Pablo Lugo, from front-left, celebrate after a first-half goal by Mexico while watching the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Korea at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood.

Mexico’s Hector Herrera blocks a shot by South Korea’s Lee Jae-sung.

Mexico’s Javier Hernandez (14) and South Korea’s Jang Hyun-soo duel for the ball during the Group F match Saturday.

A shot by Son Heung-min gets past Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa for South Korea’s only goal in stoppage time.

Fans at the watch party at Wilshire Park Place in Koreatown react as South Korea scores its lone goal with time running out in a 2-1 World Cup loss to Mexico.

Harold Lee, of Torrance, but originally from South Korea, is lifted up by Mexico fans after watching the World Cup soccer match between Mexico and South Korea at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood. Lee said he is a Mexican soccer fan.

Dejected South Korean players on the field after their Group F loss to Mexico.