MEXICO CITY (proceso.com.mx).- This Saturday, June 10, the Mexican soccer team faced Cameroon in a friendly match at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California, United States. The tricolor team drew 2-2 against the Africans.
Those led by Diego sought from the start of the duel to take possession of the ball, but beyond this they failed to get close to the goal guarded by Fabrice Ondoa. On the contrary, the Cameroonians felt comfortable without possession of the ball, however, with few passes they managed to get closer to the Mexican area.
The first goal of the match came at minute 36. Olivier Kemen stole the ball from Luis Romo in midfield, the play went on to end in a cross that, thanks to poor marking by the Mexican defense, allowed Bryan Mbeumo to send his shot from right to the networks.
The delight for those from Cameroon did not last long, because at minute 45+1 Romo connected with Roberto de la Rosa, who received the pass and first assisted Israel Reyes. The Mexican defender controlled with his right foot and shot with it to get the tie. The first half ended 1-1.
In the complement, things did not change between both squads, Cameroon stepped on the Mexican area with greater danger. At minute 60, Ángel Malagón came out to cut a scepter, however, the keeper slipped away and left him alive, a situation that Karl Toko Ekambi did not miss out on and made it 2-1.
After the second goal received, the Mexicans tried to equalize and found the long-awaited goal at 90+5, when Henry Martín served a leaked ball to Kevin Álvarez, who crossed his right-footed shot and beat goalkeeper Ondoa.
Next Thursday, June 15, Mexico will face the United States for the semifinal of the Concacaf Nations League. The duel will take place at 8:00 p.m. at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Admonished:
Eric Sanchez.
Mexican lineup:
Ángel Malagón, Israel Reyes, Néstor Araujo, Gilberto Sepúlveda, Jesús Gallardo, Jorge Sánchez, Luis Romo, Ozziel Herrera, Luis Chávez, Uriel Antuna, Roberto de la Rosa.
