“Luis Suárez capitalizes on a rebound from a Colombia corner to give the visitors an early lead, assisted by Richard Ríos.”
Pivotal“Gilberto Mora levels the score for Mexico, finishing off a move set up by Jesús Gallardo after Mexico had dominated territory for most of the half.”
Pivotal
Mexico
Colombia
Outstanding performance
Mexico•MidfielderMexico dominated the underlying numbers, out-shooting Colombia 16-5 and creating three big chances to Colombia's one, but it was the visitors who struck first through Luis Suárez in the 9th minute after a Colombia corner and a flurry of early chances from Lozano and Chávez went unrewarded. The hosts pressed for an equalizer for the rest of the half and into the second, testing Colombia's keeper through Lozano and Jhon Arias before finally breaking through when Gilberto Mora finished off a Jesús Gallardo assist in the 62nd minute. From there both managers turned to their benches almost immediately, with a combined 13 substitutions between the 64th and 88th minutes reshaping both sides and killing off any real momentum for a winner. Mexico's territorial dominance - 53% possession, 53 dangerous attacks to 26, and a 24-14 edge in tackles - ultimately counted for little as the match settled into a fair 1-1 result that leaves both nations with plenty to work on before more meaningful fixtures ahead.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Denzell Garcia comes on for Erik Antonio Lira Mendez.
Obed Vaargas takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Isaias Violante takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Samuel Velasquez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Isaias Violante is on, and Roberto Carlos Alvarado Hernandez is off.
Miguel Angel Marquez Machado comes on for Jorge Sanchez.
On comes German Berterame, replacing Armando Gonzalez Alba.
Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Matias Orozco comes on for Castano Gil.
Yaser Asprilla is on, and Richard Rios is off.
Orbelin Pineda Alvarado takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot - Daniel Munoz Head Shot Missed
Samuel Velasquez is on, and Alvaro Angulo is off.
Jaminton Campaz comes on for Carlos Andres Gomez.
On comes Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega, off goes Luis Javier Suarez Charris.
Obed Vaargas replaces Luis Chavez.
Orbelin Pineda Alvarado comes on, and Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena goes off.
Mateo Chávez comes on for Jesus Gallardo.
Alvaro Fidalgo comes on for Gilberto Mora.
Gilberto MoraGilberto Mora scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Jesús Gallardo
Goal! Gilberto Mora scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Jesus Gallardo.
Jorge Sanchez receives a yellow card.
Jhon Arias takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
First half ends with the score at 0-1.
Armando Gonzalez Alba takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Yellow card for Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena.
Yellow card shown to Alvaro Angulo.
Armando Gonzalez Alba takes a shot with another body part, but it hits the post.
Luis Chavez takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Roberto Carlos Alvarado Hernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Luis Chavez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Erik Antonio Lira Mendez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card shown to Luis Javier Suarez Charris.
Corner awarded.
Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Luis Javier Suarez Charris takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
assist: Richard Ríos
Goal! Luis Javier Suarez Charris scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Richard Rios.
Luis Chavez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Armando Gonzalez Alba attempts a header but misses the shot.
Kick-off has taken place!
Mexico host Colombia at Soldier Field in an international friendly with real pride on the line, as Los Cafeteros look to extend their recent dominance in this rivalry. Both sides arrive on the back of decent recent form, making this a compelling clash despite friendly status.
