After the score became 2-0, the Mexican players became more impatient.
Although the remaining two teams in the group stage are relatively weak, Mexico can basically qualify as long as it can win both of the remaining two games, but how can such a thing be fully controlled in the cup competition
It would always be good to get a point against the Chinese team, and a comeback would be a huge morale boost.
Therefore, Mexico stepped up its attack and tried to score goals in the remaining time.
The physical strength, technical skills and overall team strength of the Mexican players are indeed much stronger than those of the Chinese team. Even with the help of Lu Wenbin and even with three over-age players and national team members defending in the backcourt, the goal was still breached in the 84th minute.
In the 84th minute, the Mexican team completed an exquisite cooperation in the frontcourt and broke through the Chinese team's defense. Forward Fabian completed a shot in the penalty area and scored a goal.
Mexico tied the score to 1-2, just one goal away.
The Mexican players and fans were about to give up, but this goal gave them hope.
Although the game was nearing its end, there was only a goal difference. Perhaps if Mexico could make one more effort, they could equalize the score and get a point.
So, in the next few minutes, Mexico continued to press forward and attack, with only a defensive midfielder and two central defenders near the center circle responsible for preventing China's counterattack.
But in the next few minutes, Mexico failed to break through the Chinese team's goal. Instead, the Chinese team seized the opportunity to launch a quick counterattack.
In the 91st minute, Wu Xi saw through the Mexican midfielder's passing intention, and suddenly initiated a ground interception, blocking the Mexican pass midway, then lying on the ground and sweeping the ball to the nearby Cao Binding.
After getting the ball, Cao Binding did not hesitate and kicked it directly towards Mexico's half.
Seeing Wu Xi intercept the ball and pass it to Cao Binding, Lu Wenbin and Wu Lei immediately turned around and ran towards the Mexican backcourt.
Lu Wenbin is faster than Wu Lei. Although the Mexican defenders tried their best to stop him, Lu Wenbin still forced his way through with his speed and physique, and ran behind the Mexican defender line.
While running and looking back at the ball, Lu Wenbin skillfully received Cao Binding's aerial pass, and did not stop to give the opponent a chance to break it, but took advantage of the situation to move forward and headed towards the Mexican penalty area.
Although Lu Wenbin's stopping and dribbling slowed him down, the Mexican defenders were unable to stop Lu Wenbin's pace and destroy the ball. Lu Wenbin moved forward while bearing the shove of a central defender on his side, and rushed into the penalty area a few seconds later.
Goalkeeper Corona had to leave the goal line and go into the penalty area, ready to block Lu Wenbin's shot.
But Lu Wenbin did not give him a chance to get close. As soon as he entered the restricted area and saw Corona attacking, he shot directly.
The ball passed under the armpit of the fallen Corona and went into the Mexican goal along the far post.
In the 91st minute of stoppage time, Lu Wenbin scored twice and scored the third goal for the Chinese team, giving China a 3-1 lead over Mexico.
This victory is secured!
The Chinese commentator in the commentary booth yelled:
"The ball went in. Lu Wenbin scored the third goal for the Chinese team and sealed the victory. 3-1, the Chinese team won!"
"The first victory of the Chinese men's football team in the Olympics is finally coming!"
Chinese fans and spectators, both at the scene and in front of the TV, cheered excitedly, and some emotional fans even began to cry.
Lu Wenbin on the field was also very excited. After scoring the goal, he rushed to the stands where the most Chinese fans gathered and cheered, which caused even louder cheers and screams from the fans in the stands.
Then Lu Wenbin was pinned to the ground by his teammates who rushed over and they piled up to celebrate.
With Lu Wenbin scoring the third goal in the injury time to seal the victory, the remaining time became meaningless. It was impossible for the Mexican team to score two goals in the remaining time to equalize the score.
Therefore, even the Mexicans did not interfere with the Chinese team's celebration until the referee could no longer bear it and intervened. Only then did Lu Wenbin and others end their celebration and restart the game.
Sure enough, after the game resumed, the Mexican players did not launch a large-scale attack again.
So, after a while, the referee blew the whistle to end the game.
With Lu Wenbin's brace and Wu Lei's goal, the Chinese team defeated the favorite to win the championship, Mexico, 3-1, and won the first victory in the 2012 London Olympic Games men's football group stage, which was also the first victory of the Chinese men's football team in the history of the Olympic Games.
This is a historic breakthrough for Chinese football.
Wu Lei's goal also came from Lu Wenbin's assist.
It can be said that most of the credit for the Chinese Olympic team's first victory in history should be attributed to Lu Wenbin, which is also in line with the expectations of fans across the country and even the world for Lu Wenbin.
After the game, the Chinese team did not leave the field. Instead, all the players, coaches, and staff entered the field together and lined up to thank the fans and celebrate with the fans the first victory of the Chinese men's football team in the Olympics.
The five-star red flag flying in the stands, the songs singing for the motherland, and the smiles on the faces of the fans are the significance of this victory.
After the game, not only the Chinese media, but also the global media gave extensive coverage to the Chinese team's first victory.
In addition to the live broadcast of CCTV-5 Sports Channel, CCTV-13 News Channel also produced a video collection for news coverage in the shortest possible time after the game.
"Lu Wenbin scored two goals and assisted once to lead the National Olympic Team to win the first victory in Olympic history!"
"The National Olympic Team defeated Mexico 3-1, marking the Chinese men's football team's first historic victory in a world championship!"
"The world's top star Lu led the Chinese team to a 3-1 victory over Mexico!"
"Lu stood out with two goals and one assist, leading the Chinese team to a 3-1 victory for the first time in the Olympics!"
The domestic football fans were as excited as if it was Chinese New Year, and some brave fans even set off firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate.
After so many years of waiting, the Chinese men's football team finally won a victory in a world competition like the Olympics.
Fans were discussing enthusiastically in QQ groups, forums, and BBS the grand occasion of the Chinese Olympic team's 3-1 victory over Mexico, the favorite to win the championship. This had not happened for many years.
Many football fans who were looked down upon by their family and friends even felt a sense of pride.
By winning the game in this Olympics that is watched by the whole country and where the audience is not just football fans, Lu Wenbin can be said to have led the national Olympic team to win back some of the audience that Chinese football had lost before.
However, if Chinese football is to truly rise, one victory is obviously not enough. Lu Wenbin and his teammates in the National Olympic Team need to continue to work hard.