A photographer has shared pictures of fans riding the wave of emotions during England’s remarkable World Cup tie against Mexico.
Paul Craig has been photographing fans at venues in Leeds during every England game this tournament and was there to capture all of the action at the Belgrave Music Hall in the wee small hours of Monday morning as England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach the Quarter Finals.
He said: “It was absolutely mental. I got home at 5 o’clock in the morning. I haven’t done that since my clubbing days.
“I’ve been doing the other games in open air venues like the Brudenell but this one was indoors and it made it like a cauldron. It was immense.”
Mr Craig said that he hopes to feature all of the photographs as part of a documentary project about fans during the World Cup.
You can check out some of his shots in the gallery below.
7. Cruising
England looked like they were cruising after bagging a second goal. | Paul Craig Photography
8. Pulled one back
But Mexico quickly pulled one back to make it 2-1 on the 42nd minute. | Paul Craig Photography
9. En-ger-land
Mexico kept applying pressure and had a number of good chances towards the end of the first half. | Paul Craig Photography
10. Mutual respect
Fans supporting England and Mexico were able to enjoy the moment together. | Paul Craig Photography
11. What a game
The drama continued into the second half as Harry Kane scored a third goal for England from the penalty spot after teammate Jarell Quansah was sent off to make it 3-1. | Paul Craig Photography
12. Scenes
Mexico managed to get a goal back from the penalty spot and it was all hands to the pump as England defended for their lives. | Paul Craig Photography