( CNN ) -- The action on the pitch at the World Cup has been sensational -- but one man is engineering plenty of eye-catching scenes off it too . The wild touchline antics of Mexico coach Miguel Herrera have fans the world over willing his team to score , just so they can revel in his reaction . During Monday 's 3-1 win over Croatia , which secured Mexico 's place in the last 16 , Herrera was his usual firecracker self on the sidelines . Now social media is awash with clips of Herrera hugging his players , screaming at the officials or rolling around the floor celebrating a goal . `` Miguel Herrera reactions are the best reactions ever , '' said one on Twitter . `` Miguel Herrera on the sidelines should be a Broadway show . I 'd watch for years straight , '' said another . Herrera has had plenty to shout about too . The 46-year-old took charge of the national team in October last year , with Mexico having struggled in their qualification group . He guided Mexico through a playoff with New Zealand to secure a berth in Brazil and has transformed it into a confident , well organized unit . After beating Cameroon in its opening match thanks to Oribe Peralta 's goal , it held hosts Brazil to a 0-0 draw in its second clash . But Mexico exploded into life on Monday , putting three goals past Croatia , each strike prompting an even more exuberant reaction from its coach . After one goal Herrera was even bundled to the floor by defender Paul Aguilar , picking himself up in time for a leaping hug with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa . `` That is one of the happiest days of my life , '' Herrera later told reporters at a press conference . `` It was a hard fight , but my team pulled through . We felt as if we were playing at home in Mexico . `` We overcame the first hurdle . We 're happy . We 're going to celebrate tonight but tomorrow we have to start thinking of our match with the Netherlands . '' Should Mexico make it past the Dutch , who thumped defending champions Spain 5-1 in their opening match , one can only imagine the new heights Herrera 's histrionics will reach .
Mexico captain Miguel Herrera is known for his touchline histrionics . He argues wildly with his players and remonstrates with referee . Mexico through to last place after finishing second behind Brazil in Group A .