Berlin ? It took until the second half for Mexico to break free from Iran at the World Cup on Sunday.

And when the Mexicans did, they used a flurry of offense.

Omar Bravo scored his second goal of the match in the 76th minute, and Mexico’s Brazilian-born striker Antonio Naelson, known as Zinha, headed in a clincher in the 79th for a 3-1 victory. It was only the second victory in a World Cup game in Europe for Mexico.

Arjen Robben scored the only goal as the Netherlands opened its World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Serbia-Montenegro.

Later Sunday, Portugal beat Angola, 1-0, in Cologne.

In Nuremberg, Iran and Mexico struggled through a chaotic first half played at a frantic pace. Bravo’s first goal was offset by defender Yahya Golmohammedi’s score, but Mexico dominated the second half as Iran faded.