El segundo partido del grupo C, México-Polonia, se jugaba en el estadio 974, en Doha, Qatar. Algo curioso de este recinto es que fue construido en el año 2021 y será desmontado al acabar la copa del mundo.
El jugador del tri, Alexis Vega, cantaba entre lágrimas el himno nacional mexicano, su llanto reflejaba todo lo que vivió para llegar hasta allí y cumplir su sueño. La afición mexicana como en cada mundial, era mayoría y se hacía notar con sus famosos cánticos.
Al minuto 52 un error de Edson Álvarez acabaría en un forcejeo de Héctor Moreno y Lewandowski, tras varios minutos el VAR determinaría la jugada como penal. En ese momento los argentinos y mexicanos rogaban para que Robert no concretara el gol desde los 11 pasos, ya que una victoria de Polonia complicaría la clasificación de ambos. Cuando silbó el árbitro y Paco Memo detuvó el penal, fue como si la vida regresara a mí.
Greetings friends of Full Sports. The most anticipated tournament in the world has already begun and surprises have not been lacking. The reason for this post is to comment on the most relevant aspects of the first game of the Mexican National Team.The second match of group C, Mexico-Poland, was played at the 974 stadium, in Doha, Qatar. Something curious about this venue is that it was built in 2021 and will be dismantled at the end of the World Cup.
The tri-player, Alexis Vega, sang Mexico's national anthem through tears, his tears reflected everything he went through to get there and fulfill his dream. The Mexican fans, as in the entire World Cup, were the majority and became known with their famous songs.
At minute 52, an error by Edson Álvarez would end in a struggle between Héctor Moreno and Lewandowski, after several minutes the VAR would determine the play as a penalty. At that time, the Argentines and Mexicans prayed that Robert would not score the goal from 11 steps, since a victory for Poland would complicate the classification of both. When the referee whistled and Paco Memo saved the penalty, it was as if life returned to me.
“Trabajamos en esto las últimas dos semanas e incluso el último mes junto al entrenador de porteros. Siempre es difícil cuando ves los vídeos de los penaltis de Lewandowski. Ves más de 50 penaltis y nunca sabes qué lugar elegir. Estoy feliz de pararle el penalti y mantenerle a cero en este partido.” mencionó Ochoa.
Desde luego no fue una mala presentación, México tuvo sus mejores jugadas en el primer tiempo y Polonia no fue un rival dominante. El último toque ha sido un dolor de cabeza para la Selección, nos hemos quedado a nada de ganar en muchos partidos, pero la definición es nuestro punto débil.
No tengo miedo en decir que esta es la mejor versión del tri durante la era de Martino. Los jugadores estaban motivados y demostraron su verdadera capacidad de juego.
"Merecíamos irnos con ventaja en el primer tiempo, y en el segundo ya no tuvimos tantas llegadas claras, pero en línea general creo que debimos ganar el partido." Gerardo Martino post partido
Guillermo Ochoa was one of the most critical players during Gerardo Martino's time, people asked for the call-up of another goalkeeper named Acevedo, who, from my point of view, does not have the necessary experience to face such a big challenge. Legend has it that San Memo appears every 4 years, this World Cup would not be the exception and he would give us one of the most important saves of his career.“We have been working on this for the last two weeks and even the last month together with the goalkeeping coach. It's always difficult when you watch Lewandowski's penalty shootout videos. You see more than 50 penalties and you never know which place to choose. I am happy to save his penalty and keep him to zero in this match.” Ochoa said.
Of course it was not a bad presentation, Mexico had its best plays in the first half and Poland was not a dominant opponent. The last touch has been a headache for the National Team, we have been at nothing to win in many games, but the definition is our weak point.
I'm not afraid to say that this is the best version of the tri during the Martino era. The players were motivated and showed their true ability to play.
"We deserved to go ahead in the first half, and in the second we didn't have many clear arrivals, but overall I think we should have won the game." Gerardo Martino post game
Parece que al Grupo C le dieron la vuelta. Cuando todos cantaban la victoria de Argentina frente Arabia Saudita, el mejor deporte del mundo nos regalaría una prueba de su belleza demostrándonos la importancia de no subestimar al rival.
Si hace una semana te dijera que México tiene en sus manos el poder de eliminar a Messi, no lo creerías. El sábado tendremos el mejor duelo del grupo, la albiceleste buscará ganar si o si para clasificarse, mientras que el tri busca la ansiada victoria, para colocarse en primer lugar.
Desde luego no me gustaría dar un marcador porque no quiero darle mala suerte a mi equipo, sin embargo, deseo de todo corazón mucho espectáculo y buen fútbol para este partidazo.
"What at first seemed like a key match (the one in Poland), now begins to be the second", the "Tata" assured Televisa.
It seems that Group C turned around. When everyone sang Argentina's victory against Saudi Arabia, the best sport in the world gave us proof of its beauty, showing us the importance of not underestimating the rival.
If I told you a week ago that Mexico has in its hands the power to eliminate Messi, you wouldn't believe it. On Saturday we will have the best duel of the group, the albiceleste will seek to win yes or yes to qualify, while the tri seeks the long-awaited victory, to be in first place.Of course I would not like to give a goal because I do not want to bring bad luck to my team, however, I wish with all my heart a lot of fun and good football for this great game.
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