Miracle in Mexico vs. Honduras! The Mexican National Team faced a crucial challenge tonight after hosting the Hondurans at the Nemesio Diez stadium in Toluca in the decisive match of the quarterfinals of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League.
The first leg represented more than one setback for the Mexicans: they fell 2-0, goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa received a ton of criticism and, in addition, technical director Javier Aguirre received a blow to the head from a can thrown from the stands of the Francisco Morazán Stadium.
Mexico defeats Honduras and advances to the ‘Final Four’ of the Nations League
The Mexican National Team beats Honduras in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Nations League with an aggregate score of 4-2 after beating the ‘catrachos’ in the Nemesio Diez.
El Tri’s goals in the second leg were from R. Jiménez at 42′, H. Martin at 72′ and at 90-7′ from the 11th minute and J. Sánchez buried the hopes of the Central Americans.
By moving to the semifinals, Mexico secured its participation in the Gold Cup, otherwise it would go to a kind of playoff to participate in the tournament. The prelude to the final is played until March 2025.
Result: How was the first leg of Mexico vs. Honduras?
The first leg, played last Friday, ended with a resounding 2-0 in favor of Honduras.
The first leg was full of controversy: Mexico was surprised that Aguirre started Guillermo Ochoawho at 39 years old is far from the level that led him to be the best in his position in this century in Mexico, made a mistake that cost him the first goal and did not offer the confidence of other times.
Aguirre He minimized the defeat this Monday and said that all his team’s games are tests to arrive in the best shape for the 2026 World Cup. “These games are focused on choosing the 23 of the World Cup; “If we go to the ‘final four’ or not, our focus is on the World Cup,” he said, although he later clarified that he is focused on beating Honduras this Tuesday and moving on to the phase of the best four of the Nations League. Concacaf.
Reinaldo Rueda will try to exploit the good emotional moment of Honduras, eliminating him would confirm the moment of withdrawal of the ‘Tri’with three selectors in less than two years.
Mexico 4-0 Honduras: How was the Mexican National Team’s match?
- 22:32: The match ends, Mexico advances to the next phase of the CONCACAF Nations League.
- 22:31: The América striker shoots and… Goooool! The tri win it 4 to 0.
- 22:30: Henry Martin takes the ball and walks the 11 steps.
- 22:29: Henry Martin falls in the area, they score a free kick, but the referee corrects and awards a penalty to Mexico.
- 22:28: Alexis Vega leaves, Orbelín Pineda enters.
- 22:27: The referee adds 6 minutes of compensation.
- 22:25: 90 minutes of regular time have passed, Malagón is cautioned along with Castillo, from Honduras.
- 22:24: Hey! The pushing begins between the players, Malagón ends up on the floor.
- 22:23: More changes, Raúl Jiménez leaves, Luis Gerardo Chávez enters.
- 22:19: Goal from Mexico! Sánchez takes revenge for his previous mistake and scores the third with a right hand.
- 22:17: El Tri misses a clear goal, Gallardo crosses and J. Sánchez misses without a goalkeeper, he sends it to a goal kick.
- 22:14: Ten minutes on the clock!
- 22:12: Honduras tries, but does not put together its plays.
- 22:06: Gooooal by Henry Martin! The América striker increases the difference on the scoreboard and ties the aggregate.
- 22:05: Another one from the tricolor, C. Montes hits a header and goes one way.
- 22:02: Near! Honduras puts together a 3 on 1 counterattack, the ‘catracho’ striker shoots and Malagón saves.
- 22:00: First changes from Mexico, R. Huescas, C. Rodríguez and A. Gutiérrez leave, J. Sánchez, H. Martin and C. Huerta enter.
- 21:59: Edson Álvarez shoots and after a detour in the Honduran defense, Menjívar saves it.
- 21:57: Jiménez hides the ball, passes to Huescas in the small area, shoots and goes wide.
- 21:56: The Mexican players show their disapproval with the referee because he calls foul after foul in favor of the visitors.
- 21:53: ‘Chino’ Huerta and Orbelín Pineda warm up.
- 21:50: Mexico insists although it cannot complete the plays.
- 21:48: Edson Álvarez to the floor, the tricolor captain is hurt, Rosales is reprimanded.
- 21:45: Romo shoots at goal and the ball hits Jiménez.
- 21:44: Chilean! Raúl Jiménez launches himself ‘from the third rope’ in the six-yard box and the ball barely goes over the goal.
- 21:42: The second half begins.
This is how the first half of Mexico vs. Honduras
- 21:25: The first half ends.
- 21:23: The referee gives two minutes of compensation.
- 21:19: Gooooal by Raúl Jiménez! The scoring opens and Mexico needs one to tie the aggregate.
- 21:18: Last 5 minutes on the clock of the first half.
- 21:17: Honduras looks for the counterattack, but cannot reach the Mexican area.
- 21:13: Edson Álvarez hits the ball and touches the right post.
- 21:09: Unpassable: Mexico tries, but the centers and shots find a Honduran wall.
- 21:07: Arboleda is on the ground, the visitors’ player is hurt and must leave the field.
- 21:04: Warning for C. Rodríguez for interrupting a Honduran advance.
- 21:03: The game cools down a bit.
- 20:58: Gallardo wastes the clearest play of the match, after a cross, he throws a ball in front of the goal and the ball goes wide.
- 20:54: First warning from the ‘catrachos’, Malagón must save the ball after a shot from outside the area.
- 20:51: The first 15 minutes of the game pass.
- 20:47: Vega takes a free kick, the ball grazes the crossbar.
- 20:46: Saved! Alexis Vega shoots, but the shot is deflected by Menjívar and hits the post.
- 20:44: Romo gives a pass in the area, Huescas shoots and it goes wide, corner kick.
- 20:43: Does he fall first? The match is played in the first quarter of the field on the Honduras side.
- 20:39: Stick! Edson Álvarez shoots and the ball hits the post, first warning.
- 20:38: The starting whistle sounds for Mexico vs. Honduras!
- 20:32: The Mexican National Anthem plays on Nemesio Diez.
What were the lineups for Mexico vs. Honduras?
The 11 players who Javier Aguirre sent to the field to seek the comeback against Honduras and advance to the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League were the following.
- Luis A. Malagón (goalkeeper)
- Rodrigo Huescas
- Cesar Montes
- Jesus Orozco
- Jesus Gallardo
- Edson Álvarez (captain)
- Luis Romo
- Carlos Rodriguez
- Alexis Gutierrez
- Alexis Vega
- Raul Jimenez
The 11 from Honduras were E. Menjívar, D. Maldonado, L. Vega, K. Arriaga, J. Rosales, A. Najar, E. Rodríguez, L. Palma, D. Flores, Y. Arboleda and J. Álvarez.
⚽🔥 Everything ready! ⚽🔥
This is how the starting eleven led by Reinaldo Rueda 👤 takes to the field for the second leg Honduras 🇭🇳🆚 🇲🇽 Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League 🏆.
Let’s leave everything on the field! 💯🙌#VamosHonduras #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/SeFLzwEhiT
— Honduras Football Federation (FFH) (@FFH_Honduras) November 20, 2024
Date and time of the 2024 Nations League: When and at what time does Honduras vs. Mexico?
The match was played this Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. from central Mexico in the emblematic Nemesio Diez stadium of Toluca, known for its altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level, a factor could play in favor of the Mexican team.
The panorama was identical to that of a year ago, when Mexico lost 2-0 and won by the same margin at home in a controversial match, in which ‘Tri’ took advantage of an extensive recovery period, at the end of which they scored the necessary goal to force the series of penalties, which they won.
Where to watch the second leg LIVE?
So as not to miss any details of the decisive Mexico vs. Honduras, you can follow the meeting in open television through Canal 5 y Azteca 7as well as on pay television in YOU CAN. In addition, it will be available on platforms streaming as VIX and the application Aztec Sports.
- Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Time: 8:30 p.m. (central Mexico time)
- Site: Nemesio Diez Stadium, Toluca (2,600 meters above sea level)
- Transmission: Channel 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, VIX, and Azteca Deportes
The team led by ‘Vasco’ Aguirre is bound to win for at least two goals to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-final alive.
If they score a goal, Honduras will force the Mexicans to convert four or more because otherwise the Hondurans would qualify for the best four phase for having converted as visitors.
Probable lineups for Mexico vs. Honduras in the second leg of the Concacaf Nations League
- Mexico: Luis A. Malagón, Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Israel Reyes, Jesús Angulo; Luis Romo, Édson Álvarez, Julián Quiñones, Orbelín Pineda, César Huerta, Raúl Jiménez. Coach: Javier Aguirre.
- Honduras: Edrick Menjívar, Andy Nájar, Denil Maldonado, Luis Vega, Joseph Rosales; Jorge Álvarez, Rigoberto Rivas, Alexander López, Deybi Flores, Edwin Rodríguez, Jorge Benguché. Coach: Reinaldo Rueda
- Referee: To be designated.
- Estadio: Nemesio Diez, from Toluca
