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Mexico Advances to Gold Cup Final After Tense Match Against Honduras
Santa Clara, California – The Mexican national team secured its place in the Gold Cup 2025 final after defeating Honduras in a hard-fought match at Levi’s Stadium on July 3rd. The match, officiated by Juan Calderón of Costa Rica, was marked by its intensity and physical play, reflected in the nine yellow cards shown throughout the game.
Mexico dominated possession with 56%, generating a total of 10 shots, 4 of which were on target. The goal that made the difference came in the 50th minute, scored by Raúl Jiménez, assisted by G. Mora. However, the joy was short-lived as a goal by E. Álvarez was disallowed by VAR in the 54th minute due to an offside.
Honduras, for its part, showed a gritty attitude and created danger with 6 shots, although only one managed to target the goal defended by Guillermo Ochoa. The Mexican defense had to work hard to contain the Honduran attacks. The catracho team suffered numerous admonishments by the referee that culminated with 4 yellow cards.
The match culminated in a hard-fought victory for Mexico, who now await their opponent for the Gold Cup grand final.
Substitutions mexico: at minute 71 R. Alvarado came in and J. Orozco went out., at minute 71 M. Chavez Garcia came in and C. S. Huerta Valera went out., at minute 77 G. Mora came in and S. Gimenez went out., at minute 90 R. Jimenez came in and O. Pineda went out., at minute 90 M. Ruiz came in and E. Lira went out.
Substitutions honduras: at minute 71 R. Quioto came in and L. Palma went out., at minute 71 C. Lozano came in and Y. Arboleda went out., at minute 84 J. Alvarez came in and C. Pineda went out., at minute 89 D. Flores came in and E. Rodriguez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mexico
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Honduras
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