World Cup 2010 : Mexico beats France 2-0
POLOKWANE, Jun. 17, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Mexico defeated France by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
Both teams held off against each other during the first 45 minutes of the game. 0-0 at half time. Everything was settled in the second period with goals by Hernández ('64) and Blanco ('79 on penalty).
The result put the Mexicans second in Group A with 4 points. France is third with one point. In their last game, Mexico will meet group leaders Uruguay at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on June 22, while France will face South Africa.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 1 title (1998)
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1998) Runners-up (2006) Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 14 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
France
0:2
Mexico
0:2 (0:0)
- 17 June 2010
- 20:30
- Polokwane
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Uruguay | 4 |
| Mexico | 4 |
| France | 1 |
 South Africa | 1 |
Matches
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