Mexico 3-0 Iceland: 5 Talking Points

#5 Jesus Corona still going strong at 37

Corona's saves Mexico's bacon

For all the occasions when Mexico looked like conceding, they had Jesus Corona to thank for his sublime performance in the nets. The seasoned Mexican international stood firm when Iceland threw the kitchen sink and helped his side to an improbable clean-sheet on the night.

Even though the men in blue started on a brighter note, Corona's true test of mettle arrived in the 23rd minute when he was forced to deny three vital saves close range as Iceland threatened to go in front. And just moments before half-time, El Tri needed his intervention to keep out a fine effort from Johann Gudmundsson.

In total, Corona was left with 5 saves to make in pursuit of a clean sheet and shoulders a significant portion of the credit for his side's victory today.

Mexico's first choice keeper Guillermo Ochoa may have still been a go-to option for the World Cup, but Corona's performances suggest he isn't half-shabby and wouldn't be a bad choice to man the net in the tournament either.