Mexico Scrapes Past Dominican Republic in Gold Cup Thriller
So, here’s what went down — Mexico just managed to edge out the Dominican Republic in their Gold Cup opener, and let me tell you, it was not the walk in the park many expected. The final score was 3-2 in favor of Mexico, but it could have gone either way, and that’s what’s got everyone talking.
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Picture this: the SoFi Stadium in California, packed and buzzing, and Mexico, ranked 17th in the world, is up against the Dominican Republic — a team sitting way down at 139 in the FIFA rankings, playing its first-ever match in Gold Cup history. On paper, this should’ve been a smooth ride for El Tri. But the Dominicans came out with heart, grit, and absolutely no fear.
For over 40 minutes, they held Mexico scoreless. Their defense was solid, their counterattacks quick, and their energy infectious. Peter González on the right flank was especially dangerous — his pace and sharp plays gave Mexico some real headaches. And while Mexico had some early chances — shots from Alvarado and Jiménez — they just couldn’t break through until the 44th minute, when Édson Álvarez finally scored with a powerful header off a corner.
Just after halftime, Mexico seemed to find their rhythm. Raúl Jiménez netted one in the 47th minute, making it 2-0. But just when you thought the game was sealed, the Dominicans struck back. González scored with a tidy left-foot finish in the 51st. Mexico responded almost immediately — César Montes headed in a goal just two minutes later. Still, the fight wasn’t over. Edison Azcona kept the dream alive for the Dominican Republic with another goal in the 67th minute, bringing it to 3-2.
And from there? Nerve-wracking stuff. Mexico, the 12-time Gold Cup champions, had to dig deep to protect that one-goal lead. Dominican forwards kept pushing, and their backline didn’t give up an inch. It wasn’t until the final whistle that Mexico could breathe — just barely.
Now, looking ahead, Mexico faces Suriname next, and the Dominican Republic will go up against Costa Rica. But one thing’s for sure: this match sent a clear message. The so-called "smaller" teams aren’t here just to participate — they’re here to compete. And if Mexico thought defending their title would be easy, this match was a wake-up call.
What a game.
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