Englo, California – Defense Champion Mexico Overcoming a slow start in defeat dominican republic 3-2 evening Saturday at Concacaf Gold Cup The group stage match.
Western midfielder Edson álvarez The scoring opened in the 44th minute, Fulham attacker 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. “Chicharito” Hernández is the best scorer in Mexico with 52.
“It was a good victory to start. I congratulate my team, who maintained his emotional balance. It was a hard but fair victory,” said Mexico coach. “Our opponent did a lot of merit, asked us, and did a good job.”
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.
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“We were patient, we scored three goals and it was an attractive match for the fans, although there are things that must be corrected,” Agouiri added.
Peter Gonzalez In the 51st minute and Edison Azcona In the thirty -seventh place, the Dominican, who won their first qualifications as one of the four league winners B in the Concacaf League.
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. Friday, Mexico President Claudia Shinbom Urging US officials not to target the individuals who attend 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 on Wednesday when they play Surinam while the Dominican Republic will play Costa Rica. Both games will be played at AT & T in Arlington, Texas.
