Julio González took the field as captain and rescued Mexico from a 1-1 draw against the Bolivian National Team

Friday, May 31, Soldier Field Stadium, Chicago, Illinois. The The Mexican Futbol selectionled by Jimmy Lozano, faced the Bolivian National Team in a friendly match prior to the Copa América 2024, which will take place this summer.

The peculiarity of tonight’s meeting lay in the fact that, for the first time, the national strategist dared to leave out of the list elements that seemed ”obligated” on the tricolor roster, such as the case of Guillermo Ochoa, Raúl Jiménez, ‘Chucky’ Lozano, among others.

Goalie: Julio González

Defenses: Rodríguez, Gómez, Peña and Monroy

Defensive midfielders: Ambriz and Montaño

Offensive midfielders: Álvarez, Carrillo and Monreal

Attacker: Ayon

The one who wore the captain’s badge, on this list full of names unknown to many, was the goalkeeper of the UNAM Pumas: Julio González, who for some time had been raising his hand to have at least one opportunity with the senior team, and Today he takes advantage of it in a great way.

At the eighty-fifth minute of the match, when Mexico was already winning by one to zero, the Bolivian team had the equalizing goal, but Julio González dressed as a hero and rescued the play, achieving the victory of the Mexican Soccer Team in this many describe it as a new era in the history of the tricolor.

At the end of the match, the hero of the night took the time to atten
d to the Mexican fans who attended tonight’s match, between the national team and the Bolivian squad, ahead of the Copa América 2024.