Mexico vs. Uruguay: Score and Twitter Reaction for U20 World Cup 2015

Kevin Gutierrez's stunning stoppage-time free-kick handed Mexico a vital 2-1 win over Uruguay in their second group game at the 2015 U20 World Cup in New Zealand on Wednesday.

Sergio Almaguer's side had been pegged back by Mathias Suarez's 83rd-minute strike after Hirving Lozano put the Mexicans 1-0 up.

Mexico looked to be heading for a costly draw—following their 2-0 loss to Mali in their opening group game—but Gutierrez stepped up late in Dunedin to fire home and keep their World Cup dream alive.

ESPN FC confirmed the result:

Mexico dominated the opening half in terms of possession, but Uruguay could easily have taken the lead in the first 45 minutes.

Goalkeeper Jose Gonzalez's botched clearance in the 19th minute gave Franco Acosta a chance to fire at goal, but the Uruguayan put his attempt wide.

A minute later, Gonzalez redeemed himself with a fingertip save from a long-range effort from the excellent Kevin Mendez.

Acosta's header forced another block in the opening half and Mauricio Lemos had a decent effort saved, but the two teams could not be separated at half-time.

It was a cagey affair after the break, but Lozano finally broke the deadlock in the 71st minute as he dispossessed Lemos in the midfield. He proceeded to charge down the right, cut inside the last defender and finish coolly in the corner—to the delight of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez:

It was a fine effort from Lozano, who still had a lot to do when he found himself with the ball, and Fox Soccer's Keith Costigan highlighted the importance of the strike:

With Uruguay having beaten Serbia 1-0 in their opening game, Mexico were at the bottom of Group D ahead of the match at the Otago Stadium.

El Tri, which were desperately looking for a victory, needed Lozano's goal after a tense opening three-quarters.

However, Uruguay pegged Mexico back just 12 minutes later as Suarez turned a rebound home following another terrific Gonzalez save from a free-kick.

Mexico were staring at an early exit from the tournament. Uruguay went down to 10 men in stoppage time as Erick Cabaco picked up a second yellow card, but with the final whistle looming, a draw seemed to be the most likely outcome.

However, Gutierrez had different ideas as he stepped up to take a free-kick on the edge of the box. He curled a sweet finish into the top corner, with the ball ricocheting in off the crossbar and leaving goalkeeper Gaston Guruceaga with no chance, per the Cauldron:

Mexican football expert Tom Marshall praised the performance from El Tri, and it was indeed a spirited effort that keeps their hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds alive:

Mexico will need a similar level of performance against Serbia on Saturday, while Uruguay will be desperate to beat Mali in their final group game.