The Brazilians apply pressure in the Mexican defense for the
early part of the first half. Most of
the first half possessions were played in the Mexican zone. The Mexican defense with stood the offensive
pressure of the Brazilian attacks.
Mexico took advantage of Brazil’s mistakes. At the 22 minute
mark of the first half Giovani Dos Santos was able to angle a shot on goal past
Rafael to score the first goal of the game.
Ten minutes later Brazil committed a questionable foul inside the
penalty box.
Javier Hernandez scored on the penalty kick to give Mexico a
commanding 2-0 lead. Despite being the
aggressor in the first half, Brazil was in a deep hole. The Brazilians had 7 shots on goals to only
one by the Mexicans. Brazil had 5 corner
kicks in the first half Mexico only had 2.
Alexandre Pato had an opportunity to get Brazil on the board
at the 75 minute mark, but miss an open net.
Mexico earned the 2-0 win over Brazil and improves their record to 10
wins 21 losses and 6 ties. Brazil’s
coach Mano Menezes said, ”Mexico took advantage of our errors. Our players need to think faster and roll the
ball with more agility”
When asked will this be the roster to play in World Cup
qualifying, Mexico coach Jose Manuel “Chepo” de la Torre said, “I can rush and
this is a preparation time for us. I
observe games and what is going on with the players, but I keep waiting for the
right time to find the roster.