2023-04-20 13:52:38
Despite the fact that they controlled the game and enjoyed more and better chances, Mexico did not go past a 1-1 draw yesterday in their friendly against the United States and thus extended their worrying slump against their great rival, whom they have not beaten for almost four years. .
The State Farm Stadium in Glendale experienced a fantastic atmosphere with the stands practically full (55,730 spectators) and dyed green by a Mexican supporter who, however, was left with honey on their lips.
Antuna, after a blunder by Long, put a Mexican team ahead that had numerous opportunities to seal the match.
But the team led by Diego Cocca ended up paying dearly for their lack of aim and conceded the equalizer in the 82nd minute with a goal from Ferreira in a counterattack for a United States that signed a gray performance.
Since Cocca took the reins, the “Tri” has one victory and two draws.
Although the star players of both squads were missing because it was not a FIFA date, this match served as a preview for the Nations League semifinal that they will play in June.
THE FIRST, FOR THE USA
With a line of five in defense leaving the entire two flanks to Julián Araujo and Gallardo, Mexico began pressing up and trying to dominate possession.
However, the “Tri” almost got a scare at the start because in minute 5 Morris, taking advantage of a serious mistake in the pressure of the Mexicans, stood alone in front of Acevedo, who saved the shot from the American but almost fit it the rebound goal.
5Consecutive games has the Mexican team without defeating the United States.
The United States ceded the ball to a Mexico that assumed control of the game but without depth.
With a heavy rhythm and with difficulty breaking lines, the Mexican team found its first clear opportunity in minute 19 with a good wall down the middle between Chávez and Vega that the midfielder resolved with a cross shot that passed near the post.
The game continued to be locked until the break and only Chávez rounded up the goal again with a poisoned free kick that wandered through the heart of the area and went near the far post.
He did not change the script at the restart and Mexico continued to try without success.
ANTUN’S APPLIANCES
But then there was a big mistake by Long, who lost a ball in the midfield and left Antuna alone, who, after a great ride, finished calmly and with great quality against the American goalkeeper.
The goal was wonderful for the Mexican team, who began to accumulate endless chances: a dangerous foul by Chávez, a shot from outside the area by De la Rosa, a missile from Sánchez who searched for the squad without finding it by centimeters…
With no news from the United States, Mexico had the second with a fabulous shot by Rodríguez that hit the crossbar, but the United States quickly went from 2-0 to a draw, which, on the following counterattack, took advantage of the gaps in the defense to sign the tables with a goal from Ferreira.
COCCA SPEAKS
Diego Cocca, coach of Mexico, was optimistic after the result.
“I keep looking at the glass half full. I am convinced that there were very good things, starting with the personality of the team,” he said.
“We lived up to it, we had personality, we managed the game, we had a goal situation…”, the coach listed, regretting that having been able to “liquidate” the game, he went on to concede the tie in a transition.
“In general terms we were superior. We could have easily won the game. They are football things (…). Nobody can blame themselves for anything because we left everything on the field,” he said before admitting that his team has to continue working ” the definition” facing goal.
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