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Angola won their first ever point at the World Cup after holding heavily fancied Mexico to a 0-0 draw in the evening kick-off. The hero for the Angolans was unemployed goalkeeper Joao Ricardo who pulled off a string of unbelievable saves to keep out the Mexicans. One save in particular from Marquez’s long-range second half thunderbolt was unbelievable. Mexico must be disappointed as they had more than enough chances, but poor finishing, especially from Guille Franco cost them.

The result means that if Iran draw with Portugal today, then both qualification places will be up for grabs going into the final round of matches.

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