It promised to be an intriguing match-up between the South America and Latin America powerhouse, but the fight fizzled out in a seven-minute period for Mexico where they conceded two goals as they were dismissed by their rivals Argentina 3-1.
If England's second goal by Frank Lampard had stood and the score became 2-2, would it have made a difference?
Germany thrashed England 4-1 in their last-16 World Cup encounter to put to rest any doubts that their players were too inexperienced for a World Cup.
Did you know that Kevin-Prince Boateng, the man who scored the first goal for Ghana against the USA last night, was born in Germany and only allowed to play for Ghana a month before the World Cup?
Germany vs England is a mouth-watering tie for historic reasons (and because the English always lose to the Germans on penalties) while Argentina will entertain fellow South Americans Mexico.
All African eyes, including Ghanaian legend Abedi Pele, were on Ghana after the other five teams from the continent were eliminated after the first round. The sole African survivor did not disappoint as they clinched a last-8 spot at the World Cup after a 2-1 extra time win over USA.
Uruguay saw off the challenge of South Korea 2-1 in an absorbing last-16 World Cup game.
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