Mexico beats Nigeria to kick off World Cup prep
Mexico earned a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a friendly as El Tri launched a stretch of summer matches in preparation for the 2022 World Cup.
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KO
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Kickoff
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12
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Santiago Giménez Goal
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HT
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Halftime
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45
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On: Sani Faisal|Off: Innocent Bonke
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54
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Cyriel Dessers Goal - Header
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56
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William Troost-Ekong (OG)
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66
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On: Érick Gutiérrez|Off: Rodolfo Pizarro
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66
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On: Orbelín Pineda|Off: Fernando Beltrán
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67
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On: Henry Martín|Off: Santiago Giménez
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72
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On: Victor Mbaoma|Off: Terem Moffi
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78
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On: Edson Álvarez|Off: Luís Romo
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79
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On: Diego Lainez|Off: Roberto Alvarado
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81
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On: Ishaq Rafiu|Off: Moses Simon
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81
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On: Chiamaka Madu|Off: Cyriel Dessers
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FT
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Second Half ends, Mexico 2, Nigeria 1.
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Mexico
MEX
Nigeria
NGA
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4-3-3
- Cota
- Gallardo
- Moreno
- Montes
- Aguirre
- Guardado
- RomoOn: Edson Álvarez | Off: Luís Romo
- BeltránOn: Orbelín Pineda | Off: Fernando Beltrán
- PizarroOn: Érick Gutiérrez | Off: Rodolfo Pizarro
- GiménezOn: Henry Martín | Off: Santiago Giménez
- AlvaradoOn: Diego Lainez | Off: Roberto Alvarado
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Rodolfo Cota
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78'
4
Edson Álvarez
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66'
31
Orbelín Pineda
Goals
0
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29
Santiago Giménez
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Goals
1
67'
21
Henry Martín
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0
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Goals
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66'
14
Érick Gutiérrez
Goals
0
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79'
11
Diego Lainez
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22
Erik Lira
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Game Information
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VENUE: AT&T Stadium
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,
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Arlington
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ATTENDANCE: 56,872
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REFEREE: Jose Raul Torres
Match Commentary
| - | Match ends, Mexico 2, Nigeria 1. | |
| 90'+3' | Second Half ends, Mexico 2, Nigeria 1. | |
| 90'+2' | Attempt missed. Orbelín Pineda (Mexico) header from a difficult angle on the right misses to the right. Assisted by Andrés Guardado with a cross. |
Match Stats
Possession
59%
41%
Shots (on Goal)
12 (4)
5 (1)
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| 4 | Fouls | 7 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
Data is currently unavailable.
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