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A Win, But Only Just

June 11th, 2009 | By: Andrea | 9 Comments »

It was a game at the Azteca so everyone was pretty sure that Mexico was going to win the game against Trinidad and Tobago. They did win, but it was close. Everyone expected for Mexico to play a spectacular game, to have to score be 10-0.

Of course, with Mexico being Mexico, it wasn’t and instead the score ended at 2-1.

The game started off quickly, giving hope to plenty of people. In the first minute Mexico went up 1-0 after Guillermo Franco scored off a pass from Nery Castillo. “Guille” went into the area unmarked, and took advantage as the T&T goalkeeper came out to give Mexico the advantage.

During the next 20 minutes the team missed four clear chances for goals.

Then in the 34th, Nery Castillo was injured. The Shakhtar player felt something in his left leg, and asked to be taken out of the game.

Then, right before the first half ended T&T scored their goal by Tinto. He took advantage of an error by the Mexican defense to score the equalizer.

Coming back for the second half Mexico once more left it early. In the 48th minute Oscar Rojas connected outside the area to put Mexico up 2-0.

In the 84th minute “Venado” Medina had a close chance to put Mexico up 3-1 with a shot from far out.

Mexico did win, but they had plenty of opportunities during which they should have scored. The score could have been different by a wider margin, but again, finishing was the problem.

Now, Mexico sit in 4th in the qualifying rankings.

Aguirre now has won his first game during his second stint as coach of Mexico, and has lost one.

Tags: 2009, Hexagonal, Mexico Team News, Review, Video, World Cup 2010, World Cup Qualifying

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Comments

By asdf | June 11th, 2009 at 2:51 am

Still think we should have a better goalie there.

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By Ryan | June 11th, 2009 at 7:23 am

I don’t think you put up the right standings, those are only through 3 matches.

By Omar | June 11th, 2009 at 9:12 am

Theres no doubt mexico should be playing a better. Their were very little shots on goal by tnt and conejo got lucky they didnt score. Hes too short and too old. The last too games he has missed played balls in the air that would have easily been caught by other goalies of average height.

By X-ino | June 11th, 2009 at 1:16 pm

esa tabla que pusiste es vieja…

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By Andrea | June 11th, 2009 at 3:07 pm

Sorry!

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By Aaron | June 11th, 2009 at 3:24 pm

Boy I was suprised by Guille scoring that goal early. Never a big fan of his and still not but he definitly gave the whole team and its a fan base a boost that was much needed. The team is lathargic at best and its a shame. So much potential and talent on this team. Like I always have faith in the coach and the players but there’s always room for critisism. I don’t like Aguirre’s choice in GK. C’mon “Conejo”? Give me a break. He’s old, short and has passed his prime. Put in Ochoa or Corona. Like I think he’s trying to get the “boys back together” from the WC 2002 campaign. News flash: 7 years ago. Not gonna work out. Work with the young talent you have at your disposal. A win is a win I guess. I want one of those white “Vive Mexico” caps that’s they sport during the press conferences. Its looks like Aguirre stitched them.

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By Aaron | June 14th, 2009 at 11:14 am

Is it still possible for Mexico to make the 2010 World Cup? If yes, what will they have to do?

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By Al | June 15th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

^ Of course man.

They need to land in the first three spots for automatic qualification, and if they get 4th they have a two-legged playoff against 5th place South America.

If they at least win every home game, and get at least one result away from home, they are pretty much in. The teams above us are good, but will still slip.

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By Jose oliveros | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:35 pm

MExico hade a terrible line up we need to play ochoa and corona the best goalies and we need to apprciate the fact that the manager is terrible

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