- The Mexico team wins the bronze medal in soccer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
- They beat the host by a score of 3-1 and silenced mouths that criticized them for the game against Brazil
- Tricolor combined brings happiness to the public after bitter defeat in the semifinal
The Mexican team wins the bronze medal in soccer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, after beating Japan by a score of 3-1, according to information from the news portal Por Esto, and is silent about several mouths that criticized the role of those directed by Jaime Lozano.
Mexico played a total of 70 minutes in an impeccable way, with a fast, orderly and firm football, with which I managed to obtain a score of 3-0, almost definitive that made the Mexicans dream of the gold medal, however, Japan was willing to face defeat.
70 IMPECCABLE MINUTES
And so it was, the last 20 minutes were of Japanese siege, so much so that they managed to reduce the advantage and narrowly tie the game, not to mention that Mexico had another five throughout the game, so the result could be scandalous.
Even so, Jaime Lozano’s pupils were able to say goodbye to their technical director of the Tokyo Olympic Games, who had already announced that without the result, he would leave the tricolor bench after finishing this match for third place.
Mexico wins bronze medal: HISTORICAL MEDAL
The Mexican team was highly criticized after losing in the penalty shootout against the Brazilian team, since they missed practically all their opportunities and thus gave the pass to the combined champion of Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Now Mexico returns home with a historic Olympic medal, since only two selected have managed to bring the metal to the country, the first team was the one that brought the gold medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games and now these.
IT ALL STARTED WITH A PENALTY
With this, Mexico took revenge for the match they lost 2-0 against the same team in the first round, now with a different ‘face’, with a more dynamic attitude and with a football that the public expected from the beginning.
It was at minute 13 that Mexico took the lead after Sebastián Córdova scored from 11 steps, after a mark committed to Alexis Vega, which started the ‘party’ of goals for the Mexican team. To see the video of the goal, click here. Filed Under: Mexico Wins Bronze Medal
Mexico wins bronze medal: EXTEND ADVANTAGE
Without letting the Japanese rest or spending a lot of time, Mexico ‘threw all the meat on the grill’ and achieved the 2-0 at minute 22 by Johan Vásquez, who extended the advantage with a tremendous goal from ‘palomita’, with which already made the tricolor team and millions of compatriots in the world excited.
With this result, far from being confident, the tricolor players stepped on the accelerator and did not allow any chance for the Japanese, who did not put aside their fast and disciplined football. To see the goal, click here.
THEY WENT TO VICTORY
With that advantage, Mexico and Japan went to rest, where the Japanese began to rethink their tactics and Mexico to reaffirm their good start to the game, however, things did not change so much and control of the game continued to be held by Mexico.
So much so that it was until minute 78 Sebastián Córdova sent a pass to Alexis Vega who headed in front of the goalkeeper and managed to nest the ball in the nets, for a forceful scoreboard that dispelled all the illusions of the Japanese. Filed Under: Mexico Wins Bronze Medal
Mexico wins bronze medal: SUSTO NIPÓN
However, almost at the end of the game, the Japanese put the accelerator on and with some changes from both sides, Mexico gave up the field of play and the Japanese team discounted for 3-1, thus looking for a feat that seemed almost impossible.
However, before the end of the game, the Japanese had a couple of dangerous opportunities, as a result of the speed of their players and some carelessness in defense on the part of Jaime Lozano’s pupils.
SECOND MEDAL IN HISTORY
At the end of the game, the Japanese players threw themselves on the grass with tears while the Mexicans shouted and raised their hands in joy, since this victory gives seriousness to the project they have undertaken for years.
In addition, many mouths that criticized them after the defeat on penalties against Brazil are silent, and more so because of what this medal means, since it is the second that the tricolor has won in its entire history within the Olympic Games, so they can show it off with pride. Filed Under: Mexico Wins Bronze Medal
Mexico wins bronze medal: THE FINAL
In turn, this day will also be held the game for the gold medal between the soccer teams of Brazil – defending champion – and Spain, which is eager to snatch the title from the South Americans, but must pass over a great quality combo.
This is the final expected by the public and the experts since before the start of the fair, since both nations have shown power throughout the pre-Olympic process and today they will meet to meet all expectations.