Raúl Jiménez's Strike Propels Mexico to Gold Cup Final
Raúl Jiménez's 50th-minute goal, assisted by teenager Gilberto Mora, secured Mexico's place in the 12th CONCACAF Gold Cup final after defeating Honduras 1-0. Mexico will face the United States, whom they have beaten five times in previous Gold Cup finals. Despite Honduras's early challenges, they couldn't find an equalizer.
Raúl Jiménez netted a crucial goal in the 50th minute, assisted by the 16-year-old sensation Gilberto Mora, securing Mexico's advance to the 12th CONCACAF Gold Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Honduras on Wednesday night.
Mexico's El Tri will face off against the United States in Sunday's final in Houston, marking their eighth meeting in the title game. With five championships to their name against the U.S.'s two, Mexico is in a strong position, having won nine Gold Cups overall.
In a tightly contested match, Mexico found the decisive moment early in the second half when Alexis Vega initiated a play leading to Mora, who passed to Jiménez. Jiménez outmaneuvered Edrick Menjívar for his 42nd international goal. Despite a brief moment of anticipation for a second goal from Edson Álvarez being overturned by VAR, Mexico held their lead, thwarting Honduras's efforts to equalize.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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