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Postgame Observations: Erick Gutierrez shines, Peralta and Pizarro injury blows

Related Topics: Roy Krishna, Mexico

In a game of contrasting halves, Mexico celebrated their first win of the 2016 Rio Olympics with a 5-1 thrashing of Fiji on Sunday.

Roy Krishna wrote himself into the Fiji history books as he fired his side into a surprise lead after only ten minutes. It was a goal to remember for Fiji, who are participating in their first men’s Olympic soccer tournament in their history.

But Fiji’s joy only lasted a few minutes into the second half, and in a space of ten minutes, Erick Gutierrez turned the game upside down, scoring a hat-trick for Mexico.