Match finished
21/03/2025 02:30
0 : 2
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+6'
    The referee blows for the end of today's match.
    90+4'
    Moise Bombito (Canada) finds enough space to climb high and plants a header way over the bar. What a poor effort. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Mexico.
    90+3'
    Mathieu Choiniere (Canada) prepares to take a corner kick.
    90+2'
    Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Raul Jimenez (Mexico) is thwarted and cleared to safety. It's a throw-in for Mexico.
    90+1'
    5 additional min. will be played.
    90'
    Johan Vasquez (Mexico) gets inside the box and tries to beat Dayne St.Clair with a measured shot into the left side of the goal, but the keeper is equal to the effort and makes a fine save.
    89'
    A substitution has been made. Erik Lira goes off and Luis Chavez (Mexico) comes on.
    86'
    The fouls committed statistics – 19:21.
    80'
    It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Santiago Tomas Gimenez as he is replaced by Julian Quinones (Mexico).
    80'
    Substitution. Daniel Jebbison (Canada) on for Stephen Eustaquio.
    79'
    Jesse Marsch decides to make a substitution. Cyle Larin will be replaced by Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Canada).
    75'
    Raul Jimenez (Mexico) takes a brilliant free kick and curls the ball inside the right post to give the goalkeeper no chance!
    74'
    Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) is penalised after knocking an opponent down. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Mexico.
    71'
    Israel Reyes (Mexico) makes a bad challenge on his opponent and is booked by the referee.
    69'
    Moise Bombito (Canada) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Hector Martinez no option but to blow his whistle.
    67'
    Substitution. Ali Ahmed is replaced by Tajon Buchanan (Canada).
    67'
    Jesse Marsch has decided to substitute Ismael Kone and he is replaced by Mathieu Choiniere (Canada).
    65'
    Ali Ahmed (Canada) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
    63'
    Edson Alvarez (Mexico) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
    63'
    Derek Cornelius (Canada) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
    62'
    Derek Cornelius (Canada) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
    62'
    Edson Alvarez (Mexico) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
    60'
    A substitution has been made. Jonathan Osorio is replaced by Jacob Shaffelburg (Canada).
    59'
    Derek Cornelius (Canada) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
    58'
    Derek Cornelius (Canada) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
    56'
    Ali Ahmed (Canada) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
    54'
    Javier Aguirre has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Luis Romo (Mexico) replacing Carlos Rodriguez.
    54'
    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico) comes onto the pitch so that Alexis Vega can be given a rest.
    54'
    It's going to be a corner kick.
    53'
    Cyle Larin (Canada) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked.
    52'
    The resulting set piece from Canada is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
    50'
    Hector Martinez blows his whistle and it's Alexis Vega (Mexico) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
    48'
    Alphonso Davies (Canada) blows an opportunity as he sends a rebound from just outside of the box narrowly wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Mexico will have a goal kick.
    47'
    Ali Ahmed (Canada) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
    47'
    Canada players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.
    46'
    The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
    45+4'
    Hector Martinez blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
    45+3'
    Canada are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
    45+1'
    There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
    45'
    Hector Martinez blows his whistle after Derek Cornelius (Canada) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.
    44'
    A free kick is awarded from a very dangerous distance. It's situated just a few metres from outside the box. Several players gather around the ball, but it seems like Alphonso Davies (Canada) is going to have a crack himself.
    43'
    Johan Vasquez (Mexico) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
    43'
    Let's have a look at statistics for the fouls committed by both teams – 11:11.
    39'
    Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Mexico due to an offside in the build-up play.
    39'
    Possible change! There could be offside in the lead up. Referee Hector Martinez wants to look at it, so he’s going to review using VAR.
    38'
    Hector Martinez blows his whistle after Alistair Johnston (Canada) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
    38'
    Ali Ahmed (Canada) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.
    37'
    Alphonso Davies (Canada) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Luis Malagon comes off the line to clear the ball away.
    36'
    Some great controlled play and passing from Canada. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
    33'
    This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Alistair Johnston (Canada) was quite harsh and Hector Martinez didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
    32'
    The ball is out of play and Mexico manage to earn a corner.
    30'
    Carlos Rodriguez (Mexico) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. Canada win a free kick.
    28'
    Alistair Johnston (Canada) makes a strong challenge and Hector Martinez blows for a foul.
    27'
    Alexis Vega (Mexico) shouldn't be surprised it's a yellow from the ref, who cooled the situation down well.
    26'
    Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
    23'
    The Canada players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.
    22'
    Alphonso Davies (Canada) has tested the patience of referee Hector Martinez and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
    20'
    The ball goes out of play and Mexico have been awarded a corner kick.
    20'
    A sweet pass finds Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) on the edge of the box, and he drills the ball towards the bottom right corner. Dayne St.Clair is almost caught out but pulls off a brilliant save at the last second. Mexico force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
    18'
    Moise Bombito (Canada) is shown a yellow card after a horrible tackle.
    17'
    Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) commits a foul and Hector Martinez immediately signals a free kick.
    13'
    Jonathan David (Canada) runs onto a good long pass and tries his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort flies high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Mexico.
    12'
    Ali Ahmed (Canada) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
    12'
    Ali Ahmed (Canada) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear. The linesman points to the corner flag, Canada are going to take it.
    10'
    Derek Cornelius (Canada) is able to continue to play.
    10'
    Looks like Derek Cornelius (Canada) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
    7'
    A player from Mexico commits a rough challenge. Hector Martinez blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.
    6'
    Raul Jimenez (Mexico) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
    5'
    The game is interrupted now, Raul Jimenez (Mexico) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
    4'
    Mexico string together a series of short passes.
    1'
    Goal! Raul Jimenez (Mexico) fires the rebound into the bottom right corner after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 0:1.
    1'
    Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
    Mexico will kick-off.
    Today's referee will be Hector Martinez.
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