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November 19 – Honduras go into the second leg of their Nations League quarter ultimate tie in opposition to Mexico in Toluca with a two-goal lead and a serious upset within the offing.
An incident after the ultimate whistle noticed a can thrown from the gang and hitting Mexico supervisor Javier Aguirre who was left bleeding from his head. The Hondurans have subsequently been sanctioned with their subsequent house recreation behind closed doorways, however they gained’t let that dampen their competitiveness.
The Hondurans have been threatening to interrupt again into the highest echelon of Concacaf’s soccer for the previous yr, however even they might not have anticipated the emphatic victory within the first leg match at Estadio Francisco Morazán in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Mexico have been a perennially dominant pressure in Concacaf and are the present Gold Cup holders, however have but to win a Nations League title. Even so, they’ve by no means did not qualify for the ultimate 4, which for this version will probably be held on the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, Los Angeles, subsequent March.
The 2024/25 Nations League has been deliberate as a key aggressive constructing block for nations forward of the 2026 World Cup, which Mexico is co-hosting.
Mexico going into the tie as clear favourites below returning coach Aguirre.
Raul Jiménez had an easy probability for Mexico on 21’ however his left-footed volley from the centre of the field went excessive. It was their greatest probability of the sport with Mexico by no means convincingly threatening the Honduras aim after that.
Honduras might have had the lead on 40’ however Joseph Rosales’ long-range strike was saved by Mexico’s veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. It was a second half brace from Luis Palma on 61’ and 79’ that sealed the match for Honduras.
The scenes on the shut of the match noticed Aguirre reportedly wanted 4 stitches to shut the top wound. In saying the sanction, Concacaf stated they take “be aware of current statements from the Honduran Soccer Federation concerning their dedication to take motion in opposition to any sort of violent habits from followers at their matches. Concacaf seems to be ahead to studying extra about these efforts and to amplifying any work that seeks to stop incidents from occurring.”
On the similar time Concacaf stated its Disciplinary Committee has opened a separate disciplinary case investigating the conduct of Aguirre. Social media had pictures and remark of Aguirre repeatedly ‘giving the finger’ to the Honduras followers.
The groups resume their quarter ultimate battle tonight.
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