Hernandez Scores Twice For Mexico

[Folami David]

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.
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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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Hernandez, who scored all three of Mexico's goals at the tournament, put his side ahead in the 54th minute when he met Andres Guardado's cross with a perfectly timed run and placed his header past Eiji Kawashima.
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He struck again 12 minutes later from close range after Hiram Mier flicked on a corner at the near post. Shinji Okazaki tapped in with four minutes left to give Japan some hope of claiming their first point, but Mexico should have restored their two-goal lead when they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Hernandez.
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The striker was guilty of a double miss as his kick was saved by Kawashima and he then hit the crossbar from the rebound.
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Mexico deserved the win overall with Guardado also hitting the post with a flying header five minutes before halftime.

[Shola Sholaz]

That's how great he is at Manchester United so we all expect him to replicate that in his country. He is a fantastic player anytime anyday.