The home side were crowned U-17 world champions with a 2-0 win over Uruguay on Sunday at the Estadio Azteca, the spiritual home of Mexican football and one of the true cathedrals of the world game. Captain Antonio Briseno and Giovani Casillas were the men of the hour, scoring the crucial goals as the Mexicans collect their second U-17 world title in the space of six years.
The game began cautiously, as World Cup finals often do. Each side spent a full 20 minutes feeling the other out. It was clear who the fans’ favourites were, however, with every touch of the Mexican team roared and cheered to the heavens by the huge crowd of nearly 100,000 at the Estadio Azteca.
The supporters, many wearing white bandages on their heads in honour of semi-final hero Julio Gomez, who started on the bench, must have played a role in sending Mexico into a lead. The home side found their breakthrough just after the half-hour mark when a cross from the right side was flicked on by top-scorer Carlos Fierro and captain Antonio Briseno slammed home on the fully volley with his right foot.
Uruguay nearly hit back straight away, but Elbio Alvarez’s effort splattered off the post from distance after the Mexican defence failed to clear the danger. Fierro had one more chance up the other end as the interval approached, but he failed to steer his shot into the top corner after breaking well into the area. The Uruguayans, without the influential Rodrigo Aguirre who went down with a head injury early on, looked a rueful bunch as they walked to the changing rooms amid an almighty cacophony of appreciation aimed at the Mexicans.
Mexico came out in the second half with all guns blazing, pressing forward into attack much to the delight of the crowd. A series of middle-distance shots from Fierro and his strike-partner Marco Bueno had Uruguayan goalkeeper Jonathan Cubero, voted the best net-minder of the tournament, looking nervous early on in the second period.
But the South Americans were not dead and buried just yet, and Juan San Martin collected the ball at the corner of the goal box in the 61st minute only to see his shot come flying back off the post with Richard Sanchez beaten. It was the second time the home team had been saved by the woodwork and it spurred them into tightening things up at the back.
The traditional ‘Oles’ began to rain down from the crowd as the game, stalled at 1-0, entered into a frenzied final ten minutes. The home side had a chance to score again after an almighty scramble in from the goal in the 83rd minute, but Fierro and Bueno both failed to fire home. Seconds later, Arturo Gonzalez fired just over the bar from 20 yards out. Just second before the end, Giovani Casillas poked home to put the result beyond doubt, as the final whistle went and triggered scenes of unparalleled passion from fans and players both.
Play-by-Play
The final whistle sounds.
90' +5 9 Mexico are ruled offside.
90' +4 32 The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
90' +4 8 A player from Uruguay sees his effort hit the target.
90' +2 3 (0 - 2) G. CASILLAS (Mexico) scores!!
90' 10 Mexico take the corner kick.
89' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
87' 10 Uruguay swing in the corner.
87' 7 Uruguay tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
86' 11 Mexico are penalised after committing a foul.
85' 4 G. CASILLAS (in) comes off the bench to replace C. FIERRO (out) (Mexico)
84' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
83' 10 Mexico take the corner kick.
83' 6 Mexico has a shot blocked.
83' 6 Mexico has a shot blocked.
82' 11 Uruguay concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Mexico.
79' 4 S. CHARAMONI (in) comes off the bench to replace G. MÉNDEZ (out) (Uruguay)
79' 11 A player from Mexico commits a foul.
78' 10 Mexico swing in the corner.
75' 11 Uruguay are penalised after committing a foul.
75' 4 M. GRACIA (in) comes off the bench to replace M. BUENO (out) (Mexico)
72' 10 Mexico take the corner kick.
72' 9 A player from Mexico is adjudged to be in an offside position.
72' 32 The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
72' 8 A player from Uruguay sees his effort hit the target.
71' 9 Mexico are ruled offside.
69' 32 The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
69' 8 A player from Uruguay sees his effort hit the target.
69' 4 S. CANOBRA (in) comes off the bench to replace M. MOREIRA (out) (Uruguay)
69' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
68' 6 Mexico hit their free kick into the wall.
66' 1 J. CUBERO (Uruguay) is cautioned.
66' 11 A player from Uruguay illegally handles the ball.
66' 6 Mexico has a shot blocked.
63' 4 J. GOMEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace J. TOSTADO (out) (Mexico)
62' 32 The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
62' 8 A player from Uruguay sees his effort hit the target.
62' 10 Uruguay swing in the corner.
62' 7 So close! Uruguay are denied by the post.
59' 11 Mexico concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Uruguay.
58' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
58' 10 Mexico take the corner kick.
58' 32 The goalkeeper of Uruguay pulls off a save.
58' 8 Mexico hit their free-kick on target.
57' 1 G. SILVA (Uruguay) is yellow carded.
57' 11 A player from Uruguay commits a foul.
56' 11 Uruguay are penalised after committing a foul.
56' 7 Uruguay strike their free-kick wide.
55' 11 Mexico concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Uruguay.
54' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
54' 32 The goalkeeper of Uruguay pulls off a save.
54' 8 A player from Mexico sees his effort hit the target.
52' 32 The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
52' 8 Uruguay hit their free-kick on target.
52' 11 A player from Mexico commits a foul.
51' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
50' 6 Mexico has a shot blocked.
49' 11 Mexico are penalised after committing a foul.
47' 11 Mexico concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Uruguay.
46' 10 Uruguay swing in the corner.
The second half kicks off.
The referee brings the first half to an end.
45' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
44' 11 A player from Uruguay commits a foul.
42' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
41' 32 The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
41' 8 Uruguay hit their free-kick on target.
41' 11 Mexico are penalised after committing a foul.
36' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
34' 7 So close! Uruguay are denied by the post.
33' 7 Mexico strike their free-kick wide.
32' 11 Uruguay concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Mexico.
32' 11 A player from Uruguay commits a foul.
31' 3 (0 - 1) A. BRISEÑO (Mexico) scores!!
30' 10 Mexico take the corner kick.
29' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
27' 7 Mexico tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
27' 7 Uruguay tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
26' 10 Mexico swing in the corner.
26' 4 J. SAN MARTÍN (in) comes off the bench to replace R. AGUIRRE (out) (Uruguay)
26' 6 Mexico has a shot blocked.
26' 6 Mexico has a shot blocked.
20' 11 Uruguay are penalised after committing a foul.
18' 11 Mexico concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Uruguay.
17' 1 G. MÉNDEZ (Uruguay) is booked by the referee.
17' 11 A player from Uruguay illegally handles the ball.
15' 11 A player from Mexico commits a foul.
13' 7 Uruguay tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
12' 7 Uruguay tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
10' 10 Uruguay take the corner kick.
8' 11 Uruguay are penalised after committing a foul.
6' 11 Uruguay concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Mexico.
6' 11 A player from Mexico commits a foul.
4' 11 Uruguay are penalised after committing a foul.
3' 11 Mexico concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Uruguay.
2' 32 The goalkeeper of Mexico pulls off a save.
2' 8 A player from Uruguay sees his effort hit the target.
2' 7 Uruguay tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
1' 11 A player from Mexico commits a foul.
The match kicks off.
0:2 (0:1)
Antonio BRISENO (31')
Giovani CASILLAS (90'+2)
Match 52 - Group Mexico City
Estadio AztecaReferee: Svein Oddvar MOEN (NOR)
Final
Uruguay - Mexico0:2 (0:1)Match Date Venue / Stadium Time Attendance
52 10 July 2011 Mexico City / Estadio Azteca 18:00 98943
Goals scored
Antonio BRISENO (MEX) 31', Giovani CASILLAS (MEX) 90'+2
Uruguay
Line-up
[1] Jonathan CUBERO (GK)
[2] Emiliano VELAZQUEZ (C)
[3] Gaston SILVA
[6] Maximiliano MOREIRA (-69')
[7] Leonardo PAIS
[8] Elbio ALVAREZ
[10] Guillermo MENDEZ (-79')
[11] Rodrigo AGUIRRE (-26')
[15] Jim VARELA
[17] Gianni RODRIGUEZ
[20] Alejandro FURIA
Substitute(s)
[12] Guillermo DE AMORES (GK)
[21] Gaston RODRIGUEZ (GK)
[4] Agustin TABAREZ
[5] Heber RATTI
[9] Sergio CORTELEZZI
[13] Juan Cruz MASCIA
[14] Santiago CARRERA
[16] Santiago CHARAMONI (+79')
[18] Sebastian CANOBRA (+69')
[19] Juan SAN MARTIN (+26')
Coach
Fabian COITO (URU)Mexico
Line-up
[1] Richard SANCHEZ (GK)
[2] Francisco FLORES
[3] Carlos GUZMAN
[4] Antonio BRISENO (C)
[5] Jorge CABALLERO
[6] Kevin ESCAMILLA
[7] Jorge ESPERICUETA
[9] Carlos FIERRO (-85')
[10] Arturo GONZALEZ
[11] Marco BUENO (-75')
[18] Jose TOSTADO (-63')
Substitute(s)
[12] Jose GONZALEZ (GK)
[21] Dilan NICOLETTI (GK)
[8] Julio GOMEZ (+63')
[13] Luis SOLORIO
[14] Luis GUZMAN
[15] Felipe SIFUENTES
[16] Enrique FLORES
[17] Giovani CASILLAS (+85')
[19] Daniel HERNANDEZ
[20] Marcelo GRACIA (+75')
Coach
Raul GUTIERREZ (MEX)Cautions
Guillermo MENDEZ (URU) 17', Gaston SILVA (URU) 57', Jonathan CUBERO (URU) 66'
Sent off
Uruguay (URU) Statistics Mexico (MEX)
15 Shots 23
7 Shots on goal 4
0 Goals Scored 2
13 Fouls Committed 13
13 Fouls Suffered 11
4 Corner kicks 7
3 Free kicks Shots (scored) 3
0 / 0 Penalty Kicks (Goals/Shots) 0 / 0
0 Offsides 3
0 Own Goals 0
3 Yellow cards 0
0 Second yellow card and red card 0
0 Red Cards 0
24 Actual playing time 26
48% Possession (%) 52%
a.e.t.: After extra time (C): Captain PSO: Penalty Shoot-out
GK: Goalkeeper N: Not eligible to play I: Injured
Y: Misses next match if booked Pos: Positions A: Absent
Uruguay (URU) Statistics Mexico (MEX)
15 Shots 23
7 Shots on goal 4
0 Goals Scored 2
13 Fouls Committed 13
13 Fouls Suffered 11
4 Corner kicks 7
3 Free kicks Shots (scored) 3
0 / 0 Penalty Kicks (Goals/Shots) 0 / 0
0 Offsides 3
0 Own Goals 0
3 Yellow cards 0
0 Second yellow card and red card 0
0 Red Cards 0
24 Actual playing time 26
48% Possession (%) 52%
Cards 10 Guillermo MENDEZ (17')
3 Gaston SILVA (57')
1 Jonathan CUBERO (66')
Substitutions(26')
11 Rodrigo AGUIRRE
19 Juan SAN MARTIN
(69')
6 Maximiliano MOREIRA
18 Sebastian CANOBRA
(79')
10 Guillermo MENDEZ
16 Santiago CHARAMONI
(63')
Jose TOSTADO 18
Julio GOMEZ 8
(75')
Marco BUENO 11
Marcelo GRACIA 20
(85')
Carlos FIERRO 9
Giovani CASILLAS 17
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