Hector Moreno breaks shinbone during Mexico's defeat in World Cup second round

• Moreno suffered broken tibia and was forced off at half-time
• Espanyol confirm defender's injury and he is likely to miss start of season
• Mexico were beaten 2-1 by Holland in second round in Fortaleza
  

By SUNNI UPAL FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 20:11 EDT, 29 June 2014 | Updated: 04:32 EDT, 30 June 2014

Hector Moreno suffered a broken left tibia during Mexico's 2-1 heartbreaking 2-1 second-round defeat by Holland in Fortaleza.

The Espanyol defender was forced off at half-time after clashing with Arjen Robben minutes just before the break.

A statement on Espanyol's website said: 'Hector Moreno has suffered a fractured tibia in his left leg, the medical services of the Mexican national team have confirmed.'

VIDEO Scroll down to watch reaction from Mexico and Holland supporters after the game

Sidelined: Hector Moreno will be out for several months after suffering a broken tibia against Holland

Moment: The Mexico defender clashed with Arjen Robben just before half-time

No return: Moreno was forced off and is now likely to miss the start of the La Liga season

VIDEO Dutch party rambles on

The 26-year-old is expected to be sidelined for several months, ruling him out of the start of the La Liga campaign in August.

Mexico led for most of the second half thanks to Giovani Dos Santos's goal, but they were undone by two late goals.

Wesley Sneijder pulled the Dutch level in the 88th minute before Klaas-Jan Huntelaar slotted home a penalty won by Robben deep into injury time.