This Tuesday at Levi’s Stadiumthe Mexican team received a reality check from its similar Colombiaas he was quietly winning 2-0 at half time, however, in the complement it was tied in less than six minutes and finally came back, again leaving doubts towards the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Here we leave you the two successes and three errors of the Tricolor in the match:
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The first ten minutes and the 2-0 lead
From the initial whistle, the Aztec team threw everything forward regardless of whether international figures such as James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao Y louis diazquickly gaining the advantage due to an error by the latter when taking down in the area to Uriel Antuna for later, Alexis Vega converted from the eleven steps.
After that, the Tricolor He continued without lending the ball to the Colombians, taking advantage of the speed on the wings to be able to launch himself in front, until they got the second goal through a great feint of Vegawho let a filtered ball pass from Erick Gutierrez what for Gerardo Arteaga make it 2-0.
Even later, it seemed that the Aztecs could make a third, when Henry Martin did not give up a ball, stealing the defender to put a diagonal to Vegawho was entering the area, however, the goalkeeper David Ospina It came out correctly, being practically the last of the danger in the first half.
Alexis Vega and others who raise their hands
In the duel it became clear that the player from Chivas must be owner of Qatar 2022as he was the only one who appeared in different areas of the field, not only attacking, but also supported in the lower part, showing great momentum, without forgetting that he was involved in both goals, scoring from the penalty spot and his feint what for Arteaga define.
In addition to Gruanother that can fight for a place is precisely Arteagawho showed why he is an immovable holder in the Racing Genk from Belgium, since he continually joined the attack, but he did not neglect the lower part either, so Jesus Gallardo could have it difficult, although it is one of the favorites of Martino.
Similarly, Alvarez He also knows how to run his band well and although his game was not so good due to his failed marks and that louis diaz made his life impossible, he also has a lot to be initial. By having a midfield practically lost without Edson Alvarez, Luis Chavezgreat time with Pachucait would not be surprising if he ends up being a starter because the change is noticeable when he is on the pitch, in addition to Diego Lainez Y Orbelin Pineda that they seek to face, but the daddy You haven’t given them the time they deserve.
Finally, it is practically known who will miss the World Cup having not seen minutes in either of the two games: John Vasquez, Jesus Angle Y Fernando Beltran.
Being tied in less than ten minutes and not knowing how to counter
After a first half in which the coffee growers left much to be desired, the Argentine coach Nestor Lorenzo decided to move his chips and made three exchanges, taking out Falcao, James Y Steven Alzate to send to Luis Sinisterra, Rafael Bore Y Jorge Carrascalplayers who made a difference on the board.
The dynamic of the game quickly changed, now the South Americans did not lend the ball to the Aztecs and four minutes later came a corner kick charged by John Squarewhere sinisterra won by high to beat William Ochoawhile the second goal was the work of the same footballer after a great action from holm oak on the right side.
Finally, the last of the changes, I deletedwas in charge of putting the assistance of the last goal, by sending a ball on the edges of the area so that Wilmar Barrios volleyed and sealed the comeback, after Hector Moreno he would just watch and not seek to steal the round. All his changes took effect before a selection that was not explained what happened, which was continually mocked.
Gerardo Martino He did not know how to respond to what his rival did, because it took him too long to make changes, keeping things similar until at 60′ he sent Erick Sanchez Y Santiago Gimenez, who were not up to the commitment. A minute later, he pulled Kevin to put to Araujo right back, answering very late with revulsive attacks such as Orbelin Pineda Y Diego Lainez until 77′.
The errors in output, the stopped ball and the slump of the complement
in the game before Peru, Ochoa he made a mistake in an exit that almost cost a goal against and now against Colombiawhen they wanted to go out playing, again the goalkeeper made mistakes, the same as Hector Moreno Y Kevin Alvarez.
Likewise, the stopped ball continues to be a nightmare, since before the end of the first half, there was a corner kick where Davinson Sanchez managed to head before the weak mark of Kevinwith his shot extremely deflected.
Later, in the first goal of Colombiaso much Nestor Araujo What Guti they were outclassed by sinisterra. When everyone has to take on an opponent to mark him, the Mexicans make a lot of mistakes and they have to keep working on it.
In addition to this, it has already become customary that Mexico lower your level too much in the complements, since not all the players seem to last the 90 minutes, thus giving possession to the rival, which has paid them a bill many times.
There are players who are not at the level to go to the World Cup
Unfortunately, there are some players who continue to show that they are not at the level to attend the World Cup, much less start, such as Gutierrezwho despite having assisted in the second goal, completely disappears without weighing down the midfield.
Another who has not recovered his level after overcoming an injury is Carlos Rodriguezwho was pitched from the start in both games against Peru Y Colombiawithout appearing in any, while Andrew Saved neither does it give defensive solidity, so the Mexican midfield was devoured.
To this must be added that Dark has many inaccuracies in the marks and outputs, Antuna It has sparks, but that’s it. In the case of Henry Y Gimenezthere is little they can do if the balls do not reach them, so the daddy You should consider playing with more attackers and not just one at the top.
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