Mexico win ushers in uneasy truce between Osorio and critics


Soccer Football - World Cup - Group F - South Korea vs Mexico - Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Russia - June 23, 2018 Mexico's Carlos Vela scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Marko Djurica

(Reuters) - Barely three weeks after chants of "get out Osorio" rang around the Azteca stadium, Mexico's cerebral coach has won over his critics thanks to two impressive opening performances at the World Cup.

Bidding to break their run of six successive last 16 eliminations, Juan Carlos Osorio's side lead Group F with six points from two games following their shock win over Germany and Saturday's 2-1 defeat of South Korea. They are also guaranteed to finish as group winners if they avoid defeat against Sweden on Wednesday.

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