The friendly encounter between Mexico and Uruguay, held on Saturday at the Estadio Corona, ended without goals, finishing 0-0.
Santiago Mele emerged as the standout player of the match, delivering an impressive performance as Uruguay’s goalkeeper by saving three shots from Mexico.
On the other hand, Mexico’s Raúl Rangel was also crucial, making two key saves throughout the match against Uruguay.
The Mexican coach, Javier Aguirre, implemented a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Raúl Rangel in goal; with Israel Reyes, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, and Jesús Gallardo in defense; Érick Sánchez, Edson Álvarez, and Marcel Ruiz in the midfield; and Roberto Alvarado, Raúl Jiménez, and Hirving Lozano leading the attack.
Uruguay, under the management of Marcelo Bielsa, adopted a similar 4-3-3 setup which included Santiago Mele in goal; Guillermo Varela, José María Giménez, Mathías Olivera, and Joaquín Piquerez in defense; and Rodrigo Bentancur, Emiliano Martínez, and Rodrigo Zalazar in midfield, with Brian Rodríguez, Rodrigo Aguirre, and Juan Sanabria up front.
The match was officiated by referee Fernando Morón Valdelamar.
Looking ahead, Mexico will host Paraguay in their next match, while Uruguay is set to face the United States at Raymond James Stadium.
Substitutions for Mexico
45’ 1T – Hirving Lozano out for Gilberto Mora, Juan Sanabria out for Facundo Torres, Rodrigo Zalazar out for Nahitan Nández
64’ 2T – Marcel Ruiz out for Obed Vargas, Edson Álvarez out for Erik Lira, Érick Sánchez out for Orbelín Pineda
78’ 2T – Raúl Jiménez out for Germán Berterame, Roberto Alvarado out for Diego Lainez
Yellow Cards for Mexico:
38’ 1T Edson Álvarez (Unsporting Behavior), 36’ 2T Diego Lainez (Arguing with an Opponent), 44’ 2T César Montes (Arguing with an Opponent)
Substitutions for Uruguay
72’ 2T – Brian Rodríguez out for Maximiliano Araujo
Yellow Cards for Uruguay:
12’ 2T Nahitan Nández (Unsporting Behavior), 35’ 2T Facundo Torres (Arguing with an Opponent), 38’ 2T José María Giménez (Unsporting Behavior), 42’ 2T Rodrigo Aguirre (Insulting or Disapproving the Referee), 44’ 2T Maximiliano Araujo (Arguing with an Opponent), 48’ 2T Guillermo Varela (Unsporting Behavior)