Mexico become first team to advance to WCup knockouts

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Co-hosts Mexico have become the first team to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium. Luis Romo's goal just after half-time on Thursday put Mexico through as Group A winners with a match to go following a goalkeeping error. The South Koreans nearly equalised in the 87th minute when