Mexico secured a spot in the continental tournament after a tense clash that reached a penalty shootout with Honduras.
The Azteca Stadium welcomed fans as the two teams met in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals on Tuesday, November 21. The match carried high stakes, with both sides looking to clinch a place in two major events, the Copa América and the Nations League Final Four, through a decisive victory in regulation or in the ensuing shootout.
The Tricolor showed early ambition, drawing first blood with a strike from Luis Chávez during the first half. The game wore on with chances arriving at both ends, and after a series of missed opportunities, Edson Álvarez found the back of the net on the final play of regular time, leveling the score and sending the contest into extra time with momentum on Mexico’s side.
In the ensuing penalty duel, the Mexican squad held their nerve to win 4-2, earning a coveted ticket to both the Copa América and the Final Four of the Nations League. The result highlighted the team’s resilience and ability to turn pressure into a positive outcome when it mattered most.
Goal provides a minute by minute account and a concise match summary for fans and followers who want a clear breakdown of events as they unfolded.
MEXICO VS HONDURAS MINUTE BY MINUTE
Several notable moments defined the encounter. Mexico started with intent, pressing high and testing the Honduran defense. The breakthrough came from a well-executed sequence finished by Chávez, whose precision under pressure opened the scoring and shifted the tone of the game. Honduras responded with intensity, creating opportunities that tested the Mexican back line and goalkeeper. The visiting team demonstrated grit, executing quick transitions and threatening on the break.
As the first half wore on, both sides crafted chances, but a combination of disciplined defending and key saves kept the scoreline tight. The second period maintained the same rhythm; Honduras pushed forward in waves, while Mexico looked to exploit space behind the opponent’s defense. A late surge from the home team culminated in Álvarez finding an equalizer that not only changed the scoreboard but also revived belief among the home supporters.
Extra time added another layer of tension. Each team had half chances that could have decided the outcome, but ultimately the match moved to penalties, where Mexico demonstrated composure beyond the standard tempo of a knockout game. The penalties tested nerves and technique, with the Mexican shooters delivering clinically to seal the win and advance in the tournament. The victory confirmed their place in the upcoming Copa América and the Nations League Final Four, marking a milestone for the squad and its campaign.
In GOAL We bring you minute by minute and a summary of the match with key turns, tactical shifts, and standout performances that defined the night.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV AND ONLINE
Viewers could tune in through Channel 5, Azteca 7, and TUDN, while digital options included the Vix and Azteca Deportes apps. Both platforms offered coverage compatible with devices running iOS and Android, ensuring fans could follow the action across multiple formats and screens.
ALIGNMENTS
MEXICO
Malagon Sánchez Vasquez Gallardo Álvarez Sánchez Chávez Antuna Lozano Martín
HONDURAS
Menjivar Najar Maldonado Vega Rosales Flores Rodríguez Rivas Palma Alvarez Lozano
RESUME
Source: Goal