Heriberto Jurado netted the decisive goal as Mexico Sub-23s clinched a dramatic late victory over the Mediterranean side in Toulon.
The Mexican under-23 squad began its participation in the Maurice Revello Tournament, also known as Espoirs de Toulon, with a 2-1 triumph over a resilient Mediterranean team. The match, played in an intense and closely contested atmosphere, did not unfold as the team had hoped, but the result delivered a much-needed boost as the group phase progressed.
Throughout the 90 minutes, the Tri showed flashes of quality but often struggled to sustain the relentless tempo expected of the squad. It was a game that tested nerves and patience alike, with moments of precision balanced by defensive scrambles and hurried finishes. The late goal from Jurado, scored in stoppage time, provided a memorable finale and secured the three points for the Mexican side.
With this win, Mexico will confront Qatar in their next fixture on Friday. They head into the second match of the group stage as leaders of Group B, having collected three important points and looking to build momentum as the tournament moves forward.
In GOAL, readers can follow the most notable actions from the match and track the live story as it unfolds, including key chances, saves, and turning points that defined the encounter.
MEDITERRANEAN TEAM VERSUS MEXICO: MINUTE BY MINUTE
90+4′ – GOOOOAAL FOR MEXICO! Heriberto Jurado delivers a dramatic late winner to seal the victory for the Tri.
58′ – Dylan Okière’s shot is saved by Héctor Pérez, preserving the margins at a crucial moment.
57′ – GOOOAL FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN SELECTION! Enzo Lasne capitalizes on a lapse in marking to restore parity.
48′ – GOOOOAAL FOR MEXICO! Pablo Monroy collects a cross and finishes with his right foot to open the scoring.
40′ – Luca Martínez tests the Mediterránea goalkeeper, but the effort drifts wide of the target.
36′ – A sharp save from Henrique Sanchez denies Ángel Robles after a well-worked strike.
26′ – Andrés Montaño’s free kick sails over the Mediterranean wall but misses the goal by inches.
11′ – Santiago Trigos pieces together a promising run, but the shot is pushed aside for a corner.
6′ – Oucasse Mendy finds space and shoots wide, signaling the early anxiety in both sides.
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HOW TO WATCH ON TV AND IN APPS
The game will be broadcast on ESPN and accessible via the Star Plus app, available for iOS and Android devices.