Luighi scores, Brazil held by Mexico in U20 World Cup opener | OneFootball

In the debut of the Under-20 World Cup, Brazil conceded a draw to Mexico with a score of 2-2 at the National Stadium of Santiago. Domínguez scored the opening goal for Mexico, Rafael Coutinho equalized for Brazil still in the first half, Luighi turned the tables in the second half, but Diego Ochoa secured the Mexican draw in the final minutes.

Situation in the competition

With the draw, Brazil has one point in Group C, considered the most balanced of the first phase, which also includes Morocco and Spain. Mexico also has one point after the draw. In the other group match, the Moroccans beat the Spaniards by 2-0.

📋 Match Summary

🟢🟡 Brazil 2 x 2 Mexico 🔴🟢 🏆 Competition: Under-20 World Cup 2025 – 1st round 🏟️ Venue: National Stadium, Santiago (CHI) 📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8pm (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽ Domínguez, 9’ 1st half (Mexico) ⚽ Rafael Coutinho, 20’ 1st half (Brazil) ⚽ Luighi, 30’ 2nd half (Brazil) ⚽ Diego Ochoa, 40’ 2nd half (Mexico)

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How was the game?

Mexico opened the scoring at the 9-minute mark of the first half with Domínguez, taking advantage of a rebound from Otávio after a header from Jiménez. Brazil quickly responded at the 20-minute mark: Igor Serrote crossed from the right, Garza cleared poorly and Rafael Coutinho shot first, tying the match.

In the second half, Brazil turned the game around at the 30-minute mark with Luighi. Gilberto threw a lateral into the area, the ball passed Erick Belé and fell to Luighi, who finished with style over the goalkeeper, highlighting his positioning and game reading.

However, at the 40-minute mark, Diego Ochoa, from Mexico, equalized with a header after a corner from the left, securing the final 2-2.

Next matches

Brazil: Brazil x Morocco – 10/01/2025, at 6pm (Brasília time), National Stadium of Santiago.

Mexico: Mexico x Spain – 10/01/2025, at 8pm, National Stadium of Santiago.

Other matches this Sunday:

Morocco 2 x 0 Spain Italy 1 x 0 Australia Cuba 1 x 3 Argentina

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