Uruguay and Mexico in the knockout stage

Mexico advanced to the World Cup round of 16 thanks to better goal difference than South Africa, who beat France 2-1, despite Luis Suarez's winner in the 43rd minute.
Both sides went into their last group game sharing the lead on four points and needed only a draw to advance. That had prompted fears they would simply play for a draw but, in the end, there were no complaints for the neutrals.

"The important thing is that we qualified in first place," Uruguay striker Diego Forlan said. "They controlled the ball well and in truth it was quite hard for us."
Uruguay, who did not concede a goal in the first round to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 1990, ended the group phase with seven points.
"We had bad moments, but also good moments," Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said. "I think it was a lack of experience."
Tabarez said he had been "bothered" by talk before the game that the two teams might play for a draw.
"It's an insult to the coaches and players. Both teams came out looking for something," Tabarez said.
But the match was mostly subdued. Forlan, who scored twice and set up another goal against the host nation, never sparkled, and the Mexicans fell far short of the quality they showed against France.
"We'll now attempt to regroup and recover and wait for our next rival, which we suppose is Argentina," said Mexico coach Javier Aguirre. "We'll put up a good fight."