The era of Cocca begins with the victory of the Mexican National Team against Suriname

The The Mexican Futbol selection won on Thursday 2-0 away from Surinam in the League of Nations concacaf in the game that marked the debut of the Argentine Diego Cocca as technical director of “Tri”.

The winning goals for the “Tri” Johan Vásquez and defender Damil Dankerlui scored them in their own goal.

In the meeting corresponding to Group A of League Aplayed at the Doctor Franklin Essed Stadium in Suriname, Mexico created the first goal opportunity after six minutes with a powerful shot from Roberto Alvarado that was blocked by goalkeeper Joey Roggeveen.

In a tight game with few options for both teams, Mexico scored the first goal until minute 63 when Vásquez defined with a soft shot after a cross sent by Carlos Rodríguez from the left sector.

Those led by Nockwho was named Mexico’s manager in February, had the clearest option of scoring the second goal in the 68th minute with a penalty kick, but Santiago Giménez sent his shot over the goal.

The “Three” he scored the second goal in the 82nd minute when Dankerlui scored into his own net trying to deflect Uriel Antuna’s cross.

With the victory, Mexico was in first place in Group A with seven points, followed by Jamaica with five and Suriname was at the bottom with one unit.

Mexico’s last commitment in the group stage of the League of Nations will be on Sunday when they play at home against Jamaica at the Azteca stadium.

The winners of each of the four groups of League A qualify for the semifinals of the tournament, in addition to ensuring their place in the Gold Cup that will be held between June 16 and July 16.

The second places in each of the four groups in League A and the winners of each group in League B also qualify directly for the gold Cup.

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