By Can Erozden
ANKARA (AA) - The Mexican national team in men's football bagged an Olympic bronze, beating host nation Japan 3-1 in Tokyo 2020 on Friday.
Mexico led the first half 2-0 in the bronze medal game as midfielder Sebastian Cordova converted the penalty successfully and defender Johan Vasquez scored to double the lead at Saitama Stadium in Tokyo.
Alexis Vega made it 3-0 for Mexico in the 58th minute.
Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma netted for his team in the minute 78 to name the result 3-1 for Mexico.
Brazil and Spain will vie for the gold medal in Tokyo 2020 on Saturday.
The final will be held at International Stadium Yokohama.