Cómo quedó el partido México – Honduras
The highly anticipated match between Mexico and Honduras ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, leaving fans on both sides of the border with mixed emotions. The match, which took place at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, was filled with drama, goals, and a final surge that saw both teams push for victory until the final whistle.
The first goal of the match came in the 24th minute when Mexico’s Hirving Lozano scored a stunning strike from outside the box, giving the home team a 1-0 lead. Honduras responded in the 34th minute with a well-executed counter-attack, as defender Wilson Palacios headed in a cross from forward Andy Najar to level the score at 1-1.
The second half saw both teams battling for the lead, with Mexico’s Raphinha and Honduras’ Edson Álvarez each missing golden opportunities to secure the win. The deadlock was broken in the 73rd minute when Mexico’s Carlos Vela scored a crucial goal, putting his team ahead 2-1. However, the Hondurans were not to be denied, as substitute Erick Álvarez equalized in the 86th minute with a powerful header, sending the match into extra time.
The extra time was a true test of both teams’ endurance, with both coaches making strategic substitutions to keep their players fresh. In the end, it was a series of set-piece routines that decided the match. In the 93rd minute, Mexico’s Jesús Güemes was awarded a penalty after being fouled in the box, and Lozano stepped up to convert the spot-kick, giving Mexico a 3-2 lead. However, just two minutes later, Honduras’ Juan Carlos García scored a dramatic equalizer, sending the match into a sudden-death shootout.
The shootout was a tense affair, with both teams scoring their first two penalties. In the fifth round, Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa saved Honduras’ Juan Carlos García’s penalty, setting up a winner-takes-all situation. Vela stepped up to take the final penalty for Mexico, and he scored, securing a hard-fought 4-3 victory in the shootout.
The match was a true showcase of the passion and determination that both teams possess. Although the final result was a draw, it was a night of high-quality football that will be remembered for years to come. How it ended was a testament to the spirit of both nations, as they fought tooth and nail for every inch of the pitch.
