Hernandez scores twice, misses penalty in Mexico win


Mexico's Javier Hernandez celebrates after scoring a goal against Japan during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte June 22, 2013. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

BELO HORIZONTE (Reuters) - Javier Hernandez scored two headers and missed a stoppage time penalty as Mexico notched a 2-1 consolation win over Japan which sent their opponents home pointless from the Confederations Cup on Saturday.

Both teams had already been eliminated after losing their opening two Group A matches but the win may easy the pressure slightly on Mexico coach Jose Manuel de la Torre, whose team have also been unimpressive in the World Cup qualifiers.

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