Mexico overcomes slow start to beat Dominican Republic 3-2 in Gold Cup group stage

Defense hero Mexico Overcoming a slow start in defeat dominican republic 3-2 Saturday night in a CONCAF Gold Cup The group stage match.

West Ham Midfielder Edson Alvarez The scoring opened in the 44th minute, Fulham striker Raul Jiminiz He added a goal in 47 and defenders Cesar Montes I got another one in 53.

Jiménez now has 40 goals with the Mexican national team, which is six goals away from Jard Borgetti, in second place in the EL TI’s professional scoring list. Javier Hernandez It is Mexico to scorer with 52.

Mexico leads Group A by inheriting three points while the Dominican Republic is at the bottom. Costa Rica and SorinamOther countries in the group will face Sunday at Snapdron Stadium in San Diego.

Peter Gonzales In the 51st minute and Edison Askana at sixty -sixth for the Dominican, who won their first qualification as one of the four winners of the league group B. Concacaf State Association.

The match was played at Sofi Stadium 54309 fans, most of whom are rooted for Mexico.

There was uncertainty about the number of Mexican fans who would attend the match. On Friday, Mexico President Claudia Xinbom urged US officials not to target individuals attending the game.

Dozens of workers were detained by federal immigration authorities in a series of raids in the fashion area of ​​Los Angeles and in parking lots in Home Depot, southern California. More than 100 people were arrested.

Mexico will try to qualify for the next round next Wednesday when you play Suriname, while the Dominican Republic will play Costa Rica. Both games will be played at AT & T in Arlington, Texas.

Report by Associated Press.

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