Mexico vs. Uruguay: Score, Reaction from 2016 Copa America

Mexico scored two goals late in the second half, most notably the game-winner by Rafael Marquez in the 85th minute, to defeat Uruguay 3-1 in Copa America Group C action at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.

Hector Herrera added one more goal in stoppage time to ensure the Mexico win, per ESPN FC:

GOAL! And that should do it for Mexico, now up 3-1 over Uruguay with a headed goal from Hector Herrera.

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 6, 2016

Both teams finished the game with only 10 men. Uruguay lost Matias Vecino in the 45th minute after he received a red card, and Mexico’s Andres Guardado left the pitch in the 73rd minute after picking up a red card of his own.

Uruguay tied the game one minute later, but Mexico’s talent was the difference-maker in the final minutes.

It took only four minutes for Mexico to strike first. Originally given to Mexico forward Hector Herrera, the score was changed to an own goal and charged to Vecino.

Univision Deportes provided a clip of the game’s first goal:

#MEXvURU: Así fue el primero de México por conducto de Héctor Herrera. #UDCentenario #CopaAmerica #Copa100 https://t.co/VmAGFly09B

— Univision Deportes (@UnivisionSports) June 6, 2016

Jason Marquitz of Soccer Mexicana described the scene after the own goal:

Wow. Early goal. The stadium absolutely erupts. Hector Herrera heads in the the …

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