The 40-year streak is over. And that means I won't get any sleep tonight because, yes, I'm in Mexico City for the summer.
CDMX is in full celebration mode after the Mexican national team secured its first knockout stage win in 40 years with a dominant 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday night at the famed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. El Tri had not accomplished the feat since 1986.
The writing appeared to be on the wall from the start. Mexico's relentless attack nearly netted two goals in the opening minutes. The boisterous crowd wouldn't have to wait long to really let loose after Julián Quiñones scored on a breakaway in the 22nd minute. Less than 10 minutes later, Raúl Jiménez took a pass from the top of the box and caught Ecuador's goalkeeper flat-footed to sneak a blistering shot past him. To Mexico's credit, the attack didn't let up. Though El Tri didn't find a third goal, they kept Ecuador on its heels the entire night.
With the historic win, Mexico moves on to play one more game at Estadio Azteca on Sunday night against the winner of England and the DR Congo.
As for Ecuador, it didn't get the warmest welcome in CDMX. Thousands of fans camped outside of the team's hotel and blasted music, played drums, chanted all night, and even set off fireworks.
CDMX is in full celebration mode after the Mexican national team secured its first knockout stage win in 40 years with a dominant 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday night at the famed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. El Tri had not accomplished the feat since 1986.
The writing appeared to be on the wall from the start. Mexico's relentless attack nearly netted two goals in the opening minutes. The boisterous crowd wouldn't have to wait long to really let loose after Julián Quiñones scored on a breakaway in the 22nd minute. Less than 10 minutes later, Raúl Jiménez took a pass from the top of the box and caught Ecuador's goalkeeper flat-footed to sneak a blistering shot past him. To Mexico's credit, the attack didn't let up. Though El Tri didn't find a third goal, they kept Ecuador on its heels the entire night.
With the historic win, Mexico moves on to play one more game at Estadio Azteca on Sunday night against the winner of England and the DR Congo.
As for Ecuador, it didn't get the warmest welcome in CDMX. Thousands of fans camped outside of the team's hotel and blasted music, played drums, chanted all night, and even set off fireworks.
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