Mexico defeat Suriname to reach Gold Cup knockouts
Mexico found it tough but ultimately defeated Suriname to advance to the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup.
Scorers: Montes 57′, 63′
It was a frustrating first-half for the Mexicans as they struggled to create quality chances despite having two thirds of possession.
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Eventually, Mexico broke the deadlock as César Montes was left completely unmarked on a corner, scoring a well-placed header without even needing to jump.
Minutes later, Mexico doubled their lead with another goal from a corner. This time, Montes’ header deflected back to him off a Suriname defender, allowing Montes to tap in his second goal of the match.
Notably, four of Mexico’s five Gold Cup goals have been scored directly off of corners.
At full-time, Mexico joined Costa Rica in the Gold Cup knockout stage, while Suriname were eliminated with two losses.
Javier Aguirre’s side will finish top of Group A with a victory against Costa Rica on Sunday.
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