Mexico U23

3.04

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  28

  2

  3.50

  J. Corona

  Did well when he was asked to save, which was not often.

• 
  26

  2

  3.50

  H. Mier

  Mier's performance keeps getting better. Stifling play from the Monterrey man.

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  18

  5

  3.00

  D. Chavez

  Solid in defense, assisted on a couple of Aquino's runs up front.

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  22

  4

  3.00

  J. Aquino

  Speedy and dangerous but not smart in his decision-making.

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  24

  3

  3.50

  D. Reyes

  The Club America defender was great in the middle of Mexico's solid defense.

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  10

  10

  3.00

  N. Vidrio

  Vidrio's only flaw was missing on a couple of crosses up front when pushing forward from defense.

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  16

  17

  2.00

  M. Ponce

  Ponce was clearly the weak link for Mexico and stamped an exit ticket well before the halftime whistle.

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  14

  8

  2.50

  C. Salcido

  Not the strongest game from Salcido, who was unable to link up on offense after recovering balls.

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  20

  3

  3.00

  H. Herrera

  Premier League target Herrera will have to be evaluated after the game to see if his injury is serious.

• 
  31

  6

  3.00

  O. Peralta

  Peralta's fanstic cover play allowed Giovani to come in and slam home the game's first goal.

Substitutions

• 
  23

  3

  3.00

  Jorge Enríquez

  The Chivas man came on as an emergency sub following Herrera's injury and played well.

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  11

  7

  J. Cortés

  Late sub for Fabian who attempted to freshen Mexico's attack towards the end.

• 
  75

  1

  4.00

  Giovani dos Santos Top of the Match

  Quality and talent off the bench. His goal ended a 156 minute streak of futility for Mexico's offense before getting a brace with his PK.

Gabon U-23

2.42

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  2

  5

  3.00

  D. Ovono

  The Le Mans goalkeeper kept everything out until Giovani dos Santos figured out a way to best him.

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  1

  5

  2.00

  Muller Dinda

  Could have stopped Oribe Peralta's assist to Giovani dos Santos on Mexico's first goal.

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  4

  7

  1.00

  H. Ndong Flop of the Match

  When Gabon was at its most dangerous, Ndong committed a silly penalty to kill his team's chance of drawing level.

• 
  1

  5

  2.50

  F. Engonga

  Passing was off on offense, and forced to a commit a few fouls on defense thanks to Mexico's quick breaks.

• 
  1

  4

  2.50

  Alexander Ndoumbou

  Was correctly diagnosed by manager Mbourounot as being off his usual form and came off.

• 
  1

  4

  2.50

  Lévy Clément Madinda

  Solid, but unspectacular as the Celta Vigo forward missed on a few key passes up front.

• 
  1

  5

  3.00

  Merlin Tandjigora

  Quick and dangerous when the ball was at his feet. Produced several set piece opportunities for his team.

• 
  1

  5

  2.50

  C. Boussoughou

  The Mangasport captain was solid in the middle of the field.

• 
  2

  5

  2.00

  Landry Jerry Obiang Obiang

  Left after an underwhelming performance with his team getting significantly better on offense following his departure.

• 
  2

  6

  2.50

  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

  Missed his precious few opportunities to take the lead and later, draw level for Gabon.

• 
  2

  5

  3.00

  Axel Méyé Me Ndong

  Easily Gabon's most dangerous player up front.

Substitutions

• 
  2

  5

  2.00

  Stevy Guevane Nzambè

  Not the best game from the Marseille youngster coming off the bench.

• 
  3

  5

  3.00

  Samson Mbingui

  Did well coming off the bench.

• 
  1

  5

  Allen Nono

  Late sub who failed to have an impact.