📝As it happened: Mexico edge past Australia | OneFootball

With a goal from Johan Vázquez, Mexico edged past Australia in a match where everyone got minutes while awaiting Vasco Aguirre’s final squad list for the World Cup.

Full-time

76' CONTROVERSY in the match

The referee had awarded a free kick for Mexico, who took it quickly and scored, but it was all ruled out because he had not blown the whistle.

75' Vasco rotates the team

El Tri’s coach sends on Gilberto Mora, César Montes, Julián Quiñones, Erik Lira, and Jesús Gallardo. 

60' Australia have been better in the second half

In the opening 15 minutes of the second half, the Socceroos have had the ball and the clearest chances to equalize. Mexico are only focused on holding on for now.

The second half gets underway with Memo coming on

El Tala leaves the field and Memo Ochoa comes on in his place to a huge ovation from the Mexico fans.

Half-time

27' GOAL FOR MEXICO

Johan Vázquez puts El Tri ahead with a great strike that gives the Australian goalkeeper no chance

15' Very little in the opening 15 minutes

El Tri are controlling the ball, but they cannot find a way to add depth to an attack that, so far, has not created a single dangerous chance.

AND THE MATCH IS UNDERWAY

Confirmed lineups for both teams

Mexico arrive at the Rose Bowl

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