POLOKWANE, South Africa
Hernandez, nicknamed "Chicharito (Little Green Pea)," ran onto
Rafael Marquez's pass as the France defense stopped, believing
Hernandez was offside. He dribbled around goalkeeper Hugo Lloris
before guiding the ball home in the 64th minute.
Hernandez's grandfather, Tomas Balcazar, scored for Mexico
against France in the 1954 World Cup.
Blanco put in a penalty kick in the 79th minute after Eric
Abidal fouled another substitute, Pablo Barrera.
Mexico next plays Uruguay, which also needs a draw to advance.
France has only one point.
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