World Cup 2014: the brilliance of Mexico's Miguel Herrera – in pictures

Herrera, the lowest paid coach at the tournament, was never afraid to express himself on the touchline Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Herrera and Paul Aguilar celebrate during the group stage win over Croatia Photograph: EDDIE KEOGH/REUTERS

Herrera during Mexico's rain-soaked opening match against Cameroon Photograph: Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Herrera only took charge of Mexico before their qualification play-off with New Zealand, but transformed the team as they qualified from Group A Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Herrera celebrates with another breakout star of the tournament – Mexico's goalkeeper Memo Ochoa Photograph: DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP/Getty Images

Herrera and defender Paul Aguilar reach for the sky as Mexico secure a place in the knockout rounds Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images

The Mexico coach led his team to seven points from their three group games Photograph: DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

The Mexico manager has words with the fourth official during Mexico's win over Cameroon Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images

Herrera's enthusiastic goal celebrations have been a highlight of the tournament Photograph: JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images

Herrera, who won 14 caps for Mexico as a player, was an energetic presence on the touchline Photograph: DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

Sadly, Herrera and Mexico's run ended in heartbreak against Holland in the last sixteen Photograph: Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images