Portugal and Mexico in dramatic draw
(FIFA.com)
- Portugal and Mexico play out entertaining draw in Kazan
- A pair of Mexican headers cancel out two goals from the European champions
- Relive: As it happened, stats and more
Portugal and Mexico played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their opening FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 match in front of a crowd of 34,372 at the Kazan Arena on Sunday evening.
An evenly contested first half saw Portugal take the lead through Ricardo Quaresma after a fine set-up by captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Just before the break, Javier Hernandez equalised for Mexico after heading home Carlos Vela’s cross at the near post.
The European champions look to have won this Group A encounter in closing stages after Cedric restored their lead, but Mexico earned a share of the spoils when Hector Moreno headed home Jonathan Dos Santos’s corner in injury time.
FIFA.com team reporter analysis"When Quaresma opened the scoring, Fernando Santos’s belief in a more experienced front line seemed to have paid off, but that initial shine faded in the second half. And then, from nothing, right wingback Cedric pounced. And this is where Portugal come alive. Their speed on the flanks is deadly, as it proved today. Portugal will be disappointed with the draw, but it's a fair result, considering their performance."
Marco Monteiro Silva, Portugal team reporter
Marco Monteiro Silva, Portugal team reporter
"At the end of the day, Mexico can’t feel too disappointed with this result. While they dominated possession in long stretches of the game, Portugal generated the most dangerous chances and seemed to be the best side throughout. However, Moreno’s opportunistic header gave the team a good point to build upon, with New Zealand and Russia looming on the horizon."
Martin Langer, Mexico team reporter
Martin Langer, Mexico team reporter
Budweiser Man of the MatchAs influential as ever, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo played his part in earning his side a point in Kazan on Sunday. The Real Madrid star set up the opening goal with a sublime pass that eluded three Mexican defenders.
The stat6 This was Mexico's sixth draw at the Confederations Cup, more than any other team.
What's nextRussia v Portugal - Group A, 21 June
Mexico v New Zealand - Group A, 21 June
Mexico v New Zealand - Group A, 21 June
2-2
Overview
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
MAN OF THE MATCH
MatchCast
00:3319 June 2017
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
It has been a dramatic day at Russia 2017 and we appreciate you following the action with FIFA.com. Don't forget to join us again tomorrow as Australia take on world champions Germany.
It has been a dramatic day at Russia 2017 and we appreciate you following the action with FIFA.com. Don't forget to join us again tomorrow as Australia take on world champions Germany.
00:3019 June 2017
MIXED EMOTIONSCedric thought he had secured victory for his team with a rare goal, but there was a late twist in the tale.
00:2919 June 2017
CHICARITO SPEAKS
See what Mexico's goalscoring hero made of the 2-2 draw with Portugal
See what Mexico's goalscoring hero made of the 2-2 draw with Portugal
21:1818 June 2017
📽 #BUDMOTM @Cristiano thanks the fans who voted for him, and reflects on Portugal's #ConfedCup chances after #PORMEX draw.— #ConfedCup (@FIFAcom) 18 June 2017
(🔉Portuguese) pic.twitter.com/NoVJ7RTqHm
21:0418 June 2017
Portugal coach Santos was satisfied with the result. "We played a team that has very good, technical players. At the beginning we couldn't enjoy good control of the ball but then we managed to balance things out and could have won it in the end. In the end the result was fair as Mexico also played well".
MEX Reporter
20:4218 June 2017
POST-MATCH REACTION
See what the coaches had to say after that topsy-turvy encounter in Kazan.
See what the coaches had to say after that topsy-turvy encounter in Kazan.
20:3918 June 2017
HIGHLIGHTS
Miss the action? Or want to watch the goals again? Enjoy...
Miss the action? Or want to watch the goals again? Enjoy...
20:3718 June 2017
MATCH REPORTRead our summary of that dramatic encounter, with analysis from team reporters, stats and more.
20:3618 June 2017
We convinced this lucky Mexico fan - pictured here waiting to hand over the Budweiser Man of the Match award - to show us his jersey. El Tri's green had been peaking out the bottom and caught our attention. He admitted that he'd buttoned up in anticipation of meeting Ronaldo. "I'm so nervous. I have a Mexico jersey but also a Ronaldo one. He's just incredible!"
POR Reporter
20:3518 June 2017
Coach Juan Carlos Osorio was positive about his team's performance. "We played the European champions on equal terms, we generated chances but couldn't finish them. We also managed to keep Cristiano Ronaldo in check. I think it was a very good result for Mexico."
MEX ReporterPhotos
Statistics
BALL POSSESSION
41
%
59
ATTEMPTS
| 10 | ATTEMPTS | 11 | ||
| 5 | ON-TARGET | 3 | ||
| 3 | OFF-TARGET | 5 | ||
| 2 | BLOCKED | 3 |
DISCIPLINARY
| 14 | FOULS COMMITTED | 14 | ||
| 2 | YELLOW CARDS | 1 | ||
| 0 | SECOND YELLOW CARD AND RED CARD | 0 | ||
| 0 | RED CARDS | 0 |
ATTACKING
| 2 | CORNERS | 3 | ||
| 3 | OFFSIDES | 1 | ||
| 15 | FREE KICKS | 17 | ||
| 1 | SAVES | 4 |
Line-ups
PORTUGAL
| 
MEXICO
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|
(GK)
|
13
(GK)
|
3
|
67'
|
5
|
5
|
6
|
|
7
(C)
|
7
|
|
58'
|
79'
|
14
|
11
57'
|
15
|
14
|
17
58'
|
15
|
20
82'
|
16
|
21
|
18
(C)
|
| Substitutes | Substitutes |
|---|---|
12
(GK)
|
1
(GK)
|
22
(GK)
|
12
(GK)
|
2
|
67'
|
4
|
|
|
82'
|
|
10
|
57'
|
11
|
17
|
13
|
19
79'
|
16
|
20
|
18
58'
|
21
|
19
|
22
|
23
58'
|
23
|
| Coach | Coach |
|---|---|
| Fernando SANTOS (POR) | Juan CARLOS OSORIO (COL) |
Match Facts
KAZAN
KAZAN ARENA
- Stadium nameKazan Arena
- CityKazan
WEATHER
- PARTLY CLOUDY
- 20° CTemperature
- 15 m/sWind
- 62 %Humidity
OFFICIALS
- Referee:Néstor PITANA
ARG - Assistant Referee 1:Hernan MAIDANA (ARG)
- Assistant Referee 2:Juan Pablo BELATTI (ARG)
- Fourth official:Abdelkader ZITOUNI (TAH)
- Video Assistant Referee 1:Jair MARRUFO (USA)
- Video Assistant Referee 2:Dalibor DJURDJEVIC (SRB)
- Assistant Video Assistant Referee:Ovidiu HATEGAN (ROU)
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