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Oribe Peralta Hero of Wembley
#9 • Forward • Mexico 🇲🇽 (Over-age)
Match MVP
Stunned Brazil after only 29 seconds capitalizing on an errant backpass, then buried a clinical 75th-minute header from Marco Fabián's free kick.
Post-2012 Career Trajectory:
Became a Club América legend, played in 2014 & 2018 FIFA World Cups, and cemented status as one of Mexico's clutch tournament scorers of all time.
Match Turning Points & Goals
Aug 11, 2012
1'
⚽ 1-0: Oribe Peralta Lightning Strike
Rafael intercept error seized by Aquino; Peralta fires from 20 yards past Gabriel after only 29 seconds.
38'
🔁 Brazil Early Tweak: Hulk Enters
Mano Menezes replaces Alex Sandro with Hulk to inject direct muscular power and test Mexico's backline.
75'
⚽ 2-0: Peralta Towering Header
Marco Fabián curves a pinpoint free kick into the heart of the box; Peralta powers it home unmarked.
90+1'
⚽ 2-1: Hulk Smashes Through
Hulk latches onto a long ball, outpaces Mexico's flank, and lashes under Jesús Corona.
90+3'
⚠️ Agonizing Oscar Miss
Oscar finds a free header 6 yards out with the final touch of the match, but nods over the crossbar.
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