Mexico has made it to the Final Four of the Concacaf Nations League, achieving an impressive 4-0 victory over Honduras and overturning a 2-0 deficit from the first leg of the quarterfinal match.
Managed by Javier Aguirre, Mexico started strong, asserting dominance in the first 25 minutes with several clear chances but initially lacked finishing precision. However, just before halftime, at the 42nd minute, Jesús Orozco made a key play by delivering a well-timed pass to Raúl Jiménez, who found the net to give Mexico a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Mexico continued to push for goals. The atmosphere became electric after Henry Martín scored in the 72nd minute, following a flick-on from Jiménez during a corner kick, extending the lead to 2-0.
The crucial goal that ensured advancement came in the 85th minute when Jorge Sánchez skillfully controlled a pass from Alexis Vega, breaking through the Honduran defense to score the third goal. Henry Martín capped off the stellar performance by converting a penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time, making the final score 4-0, resulting in a 4-2 aggregate win for Mexico.
With this victory, Mexico advances to the Final Four, where they will face Canada in the semifinals scheduled for March 2025.
Final Score:
Team 1st Half 2nd Half Final Aggregate
Mexico 1 3 4 4
Honduras 0 0 0 2
Goals:
MEX – Raúl Jiménez – 42’
MEX – Henry Martín – 72’
MEX – Jorge Sánchez – 85’
MEX – Henry Martín (Penalty) – 90+6’
This exhilarating comeback showcases the resilience and determination of the Mexican team, promising exciting future matches as they aim for further success in the tournament. Bright prospects lie ahead, and fans can look forward to Mexico’s continued progress on the international stage with a hopeful spirit.