Honda took the corner kick. Second later, the referee blew the whistle. Honda kicked the ball into the penalty box. Konno won the duel against Reyes, after that, he headed the ball but his header was weak, so Alfredo Talavera caught the ball easily
In the 54th minute, Japan attacked Mexico. Yoshida released a long pass forward. Honda and Guardado competed in the air for the ball. Honda managed to head the ball towards Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi moved the ball to his right foot, when Hector Herrera tilted his body to the left, Yamaguchi pushed the ball to the right. After that he was running past Herrera.
