- Mexico secured a crucial 2:0 win over Suriname to reach the quarter-finals
- Cesar Montes scored both goals for El Tri in the second half
- Costa Rica came from behind to beat the Dominican Republic 2:1 and stay in contention
Key Takeaways:
Mexico recorded an important 2:0 victory over Suriname in Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, securing a place in the quarter-finals. Defender Cesar Montes took care of the triumph for El Tri, scoring both goals in the match.
Mexico take down Suriname 2-0 in Dallas and book their spot in the quarterfinals.
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The first goal came in the 57th minute with a precise header by Montes after a corner delivered by Alexis Vega. A little later, in the 63rd minute, while attempting another header, his shot was blocked, but the ball deflected and fell again at his feet, allowing him to shape the second goal. With the three points, Mexico topped the group standings thanks to a better goal difference over Costa Rica.
In the other Group A match, Costa Rica showed character and managed to turn the game around against the Dominican Republic. After trailing from a goal by Joao Urbaez in the 16th minute, they equalised before the break with a precise penalty from Manfred Ugalde in the 45th minute.
The second half offered more tension and dynamics, with both teams pushing for a winning goal. It came in the 85th minute, when Josimar Alcocer broke past the defence and with a precise strike over the goalkeeper Javier Valdez, brought the three points to his team.