The current COVID-19 crisis is creating a new 'normal' for us. But while most of us are anticipating when we could get back on the road, go back to work, and travel to different places, the entertainment industry has been making efforts not just to keep their business alive, but also to keep us entertained at home.

But what about the sports sector? While actors and actresses, TV show hosts, and other celebrities use social media to keep us in the know, the case is slightly different for athletes. For one thing, they cannot film themselves in their own homes and "play against the wall".

So despite the need to cancel almost all their events, the sports industry had to be creative. Mexican football has announced its plans to launch eLIGA MX, an eSports tournament aimed to provide fans their dose of football even while on lockdown.

At the same time, FIFA has introduced #WorldCupAtHome, an initiative of the federation to air some of their most memorable games on their website and on YouTube, so football junkies can enjoy the game at home.

Remember 2018?

Ah yes, 2018, when Mexico made history as they played against Germany. That time, Germany has been the defending champion at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 until Mexico pulled a strategic drill that earned them the winning title for the game.

How Did It Go Again?

Of course, like any other team, Germany got to the tournament planning to win. But what motivated the team was their goal to retain their title from Brazil 2014.

Mexico, on the other hand, used their 4-1 defeat from 2017 to motivate them. With their coach, Juan Carlos Osorio, the team had an elaborate plan to break up their opponent's passing moves and spells of possession, then hit them on the break.

With this strategy, midfielders Hector Herrera and Andres Guardado helped the El Tri succeed in restricting the ball from reaching their lethal finisher, Thomas Muller.

Mexico saw their opportunity with 35 minutes on the clock, and the ball was passed to Javier Hernandez midfield. A quick one-two and Chicharito picked Hirving Lozano arriving from the left. That year's PSV man calmly took a touch in the area before cutting inside low past Neuer making it the only goal of the game.

But Germany's fighting spirit did not bend down and they stuck to their own tactics, helping them to gain multiple saves. But luck was still not on their side as Mexico kept the fight alive to win a historical match against Germany.

Watch the game here:

The Star of the Game

Key credit was given to Mexico's midfielder Hector Herrera, who showed incredible endurance throughout the game. His contribution was recognized in all areas.

Coach Osorio expressed how this win made him extremely happy while giving his family a quick shoutout. "It gave me enormous joy. I'd be lying if I said otherwise, and I'd like to share this moment with my parents in Colombia, and my family," Osorio said. "As people have said, it's the most resounding victory in my sporting career but hopefully not the last."

Joachim Low, Germany's coach, talked about how Mexico has played a good and well-planned game. "Mexico has the ability to quickly transition between plays and is very fast and agile in the attack," said Low. "They allow their opponents to have more of the ball, but they recover possession well and launch lightning counterattacks. If you surrender possession to them in midfield, everything gets complicated."