Mexico and the Republic of Ireland got the result both teams wanted as they finished with a point each from Thursday’s match. The draw currently has both teams at four points each, which means that if they both win their final game of the group stage they will both go through to the Semifinals, as no team in Group A and Group B can finish with seven points.
From the start, it was clear both teams knew the benefit of a draw, with both teams looking more worried about not losing than going for the win.