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: Lozano finished a clinical counter-attack after being set up by Javier Hernández.
: The defeat contributed to Germany eventually becoming the third consecutive defending champion (after Italy in 2010 and Spain in 2014) to be eliminated in the group stage. Mexico 1–0 Germany ⚽ Goal : Hirving Lozano (35') 🏟️ Venue : Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow 📅 Date : June 17, 2018 [Group F] Germany Vs Mexico
Mexico's strategy relied on high-intensity pressing and lightning-fast transitions. They exploited the space left by Germany's high defensive line, particularly the gaps behind Joshua Kimmich. German coach Joachim Löw later admitted his team was "negligent" in possession, which allowed Mexico to punish them on the counter. Aftermath and Reactions : Lozano finished a clinical counter-attack after being
: Media in Germany described the loss as a "humiliation" and "chaos," noting it was their first opening-match defeat since 1982. They exploited the space left by Germany's high