11. Mexico
Mexico boasted a very solid defense this year. They only conceded three goals, but most of the credit goes to Ochoa in net, who at times seemed like a brick wall.
Mexico’s defense got them as far as the round of 16, but an unfortunate penalty knocked them out of the cup.
Goals Scored: 5 (12th)
Goals Conceded: 3 (2nd)
Completed Passes: 75% (17th)
Attacks: 136 (16th)
Shot on goal per total shots: 48% (29th)
Possession: 48.8% (21st)
Completed Clearances: 77% (26th)
Saves: 10 (22nd)
 
		
			Alec Kleyer
					
		
			
			Alec Kleyer is a second year student at Macaulay Honors College. He's played, watched, analyzed soccer/futbol most of his life. Visit his blog at knlsoccer.com for soccer news outside of the World Cup!
							
				
					
		 
				 
															
