The Mexican national team started with a defeat and now must get back on track to return to contention in the group stage.
Mexico began its path to the third title of the category by facing the Republic of Korea; the team of Carlos Carinosuffered their first defeat and made their left-footed debut, dropping three crucial points in the group stage, where they will have to make up ground in their upcoming matches against Ivory Coast Yes Swiss.
In this first duel against Korea, the rival started winning from the first 20 minutes of the match and before the half-time break, Aldo De Nigristhe player to watch on this team, managed to even the score. However, early in the second half, Korea scored the decisive second goal to secure the victory.
At the end of this first day, Mexico finished third in Group F, tied without points with Ivory Coasttheir next rival but better placed thanks to the goal difference.
How did Ivory Coast perform in their first match?
The next rival of the Cariño students also suffered a defeat in their debut. Switzerland scored four goals against them but the Ivorians were scoreless and managed to score the honor in the 81st minute. Hureg.
Mexico vs Ivory Coast Date and Time, Under-17 World Cup
2nd day, group stage
Mexico vs Ivory Coast Friday, November 7, 8:45 a.m. CDMX/9:45 a.m. ET Aspire Zone – Pitch 2
Possible line-ups Mexico vs Ivory Coast, Under-17 World Cup
Mexico
Santiago López, Felix Contreras, Michael Corona, Ian Olvera, Gael García, Oscar Pineda, Iñigo Borgio, Juan Grajales, Karin Hernández, Luis Gamboa and Aldo De Nigris.
Ivory Coast
Cristo Kouassi, Kouadio Koffi, Kouame Obli, Assabie Ahui, Aboubacar Meite, Daan Yoboue, Cheick Malo, Cinta Touali, Youbah Coulibaly, Kouassi Kouadio and Huberto Yao.
