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Mexico vs. Chile: Score, Reaction from 2016 International Friendly
- Updated: June 2, 2016
Chicharito already had reason to celebrate Wednesday night. It was his 28th birthday. But with one sensational header, he gave his country a reason to party all night along with him.
The Mexican forward scored a goal in the 86th minute, giving his country a 1-0 win over Chile in their friendly match in San Diego.
The two squads, who were playing in a packed Qualcomm Stadium house, are in preparation mode for 2016 Copa America. The international event will get underway June 3 in stadiums across the United States.
“It’s a great opportunity to play against a rival with elite players,” said Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio before the match, per Tom Marshall of ESPN.com. “It’s no coincidence they won (the last) Copa America.”
Coming in as a sub in the 78th minute, Chicharito brought life to what had been a dormant Mexican attack. He helped almost immediately lead Mexico into the attacking zone and then knocked through the game-winning goal as time was waning down in the scoreless affair.
The goal itself was a brilliant highlight that counts among his very best of the year. Taking a cross that seemed a bit out of his reach, Chicharito headed the ball past Alfredo Talavera, tumbling to the ground and almost barrel-rolling with his momentum.
As noted by ESPN Stats & Info, the goal also put him in position for history:
Chicharito breaks the scoreless tie in the 86th minute! He is now two goals shy of tying Jared Borgetti for most goals in Mexico history.
— ESPN Stats …
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