BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Mexico fans in East Bakersfield watched their team fall to England 3-2 Sunday, ending Mexico’s World Cup run in the round of 16.<\/p>\n
Fans packed Rock & Wings in East Bakersfield for a watch party, hoping to see Mexico advance.<\/p>\n
Merwin Rodas attended the watch party with his girlfriend and said the energy in the room was electric from the start.<\/p>\n
“We’ll be here on our toes. Super nervous, I can’t stop shaking my leg. Getting excited for every shot that’s going on, you know,” Rodas said.<\/p>\n
England took the lead in the 36th minute and scored again in the 38th minute to go up 2-0. Mexico answered before halftime, scoring in the 42nd minute to bring the score to 2-1 and reignite the crowd.<\/p>\n
Luis Lopez arrived early to Rock & Wings to secure a table for his family. He said Mexico’s performance in this tournament impressed him compared to their last World Cup appearance.<\/p>\n
“In this one we have great player and I hope we keep on going forward,” Lopez said.<\/p>\n
England extended their lead to 3-1 on a penalty kick in the 60th minute. Nine minutes later, Mexico converted a penalty kick of their own to pull within one, making it 3-2 and giving fans a brief surge of hope.<\/p>\n
It wasn’t enough. Mexico was eliminated, ending their run as World Cup hosts in the round of 16.<\/p>\n
Rodas said he was disappointed but gracious toward England.<\/p>\n
“It’s upsetting, that Mexico lost, you know but congratulations to England. They played a hell of a game,” Rodas said.<\/p>\n
England will face Norway in the quarterfinals Saturday, July 11, in Miami.<\/p>\n
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