U-17 SOCCER WORLD CUP: Mexico champion, defeated Uruguay 2-0

U-17 SOCCER WORLD CUP: Mexico champion, defeated Uruguay 2-0 with goals scored by captain Antonio Casillas at 31 minutes and then in aggregated time, 92', Casillas put the final victory in the host country's hands.

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

U-17 SOCCER WORLD CUP: Brazil were dealt a cruel blow at their home away from home in Guadalajara, losing out 3-0 to South American rivals Uruguay.

Drama, history mark wild last four


Brazil were dealt a cruel blow at their home away from home in Guadalajara, losing out 3-0 to South American rivals Uruguay. All three goals resulted from the lightning-quick counter-attack of the Celeste, who now march on to the final at the vaunted Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

They will meet Mexico in the tournament's ultimate match after a gutsy performance from the hosts, and Julio Gomez in particular, stopped the German juggernaut in its tracks. The Pachuca man scored two goals, one coming after having his head smashed to a bloody pulp, an injury requiring seven stitches.
Results

Uruguay 3-0 Brazil

Germany 2-3 Mexico

Goal of the day

Julio Gomez 90’, Germany-Mexico

The Pachuca defender had already done enough to be considered Mexico’s hero on the night. By the time the 90th minute rolled around, he had scored one, created a second and had to leave the pitch on a stretcher with blood spilling from his head. Just as it looked like the Mexicans would have to finish the game a man down – coach Raul Gutierrez having made all of his subs – the brave warrior ran back down the tunnel, head wrapped in a huge bandage, changed his shirt and re-entered the fray to a roar from the crowd. Amazingly, he had them shouting again in the last minute of regular time when his dazzling overhead kick won the game and put Mexico in the final.

Memorable moments


Yellow and blue make red

They say that familiarity breeds contempt. Neighbours Brazil and Uruguay have met 70 times on the world’s biggest football stages at senior level, including the notorious Maracanazo in 1950. This history of rancor and simmering tempers can’t help but inform proceedings whenever the two meet, whatever the age level. A full seven yellow cards were brandished when the two crossed swords in their U-17 semi-final in Guadalajara, and the Russian referee frequently had to separate irate and puffed-out players in a game where no ball went uncontested and no challenge was anything less than full-blooded. Uruguayan defender Gaston Silva’s nerves were wound so tight that he even snapped the corner flag in two early in the second half.
Mexico go green

The fans in Torreon caught a glimpse of their hometown heroes in the flesh for the first time today. Home to club side Santos Laguna, the brand-new Estadio Torreon – smack in the middle Mexico’s barren northern desert – is a vision in green. All 30,000 seats in the ground, which is home to green-and-white striped Santos Laguna, matched the shirts of the El Tri players, and the coincidental colour-coordination and passionate support helped save the day. Mexico won the thriller of these finals in dramatic style with their first-ever win at any level against Germany.
Uruguayan bench providers

Substitutes have had their say for Uruguay on their historic run to the U-17 World Cup final. Guillermo Mendez drove into the box just four minutes after coming on with a powerful and steely run today against Brazil. When the ball was half-tackled away, his fellow super-sub Juan San Martin (who came on at the half) slammed a vicious half-volley with his right foot into the side netting. Mendez added a third goal five minutes into stoppage time. In all, substitutes have scored three of Uruguay’s 11 goals, 27 per cent.

The stat

3 – The number of penalty-kicks Uruguay have taken in Mexico. Normal Celeste spot-kick man Guillermo Mendez, who missed one and scored one so far, started on the bench today, so Elbio Alvarez did the honours. The Penarol man fired straight up the middle to score the 105th penalty-kick in the history of tournament. The game ended 3-0 for Uruguay, only the second time Brazil have been beaten by such a lopsided scoreline in a U-17 finals.
Up next

The final, 10 July, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Uruguay-Mexico

Third-place match

Brazil-Germany

Gomez the hero for mighty Mexico

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Mexico looked dead and buried in their semi-final against Germany, down 2-1 in the 76th minute. But Julio Gomez – who had opened the scoring – inspired a second goal, went off on a stretcher with blood pouring from his head and then scored the winner in the 3-2 classic semi-final that sends El Tri through to the ultimate match at the Estadio Azteca on 10 July. Germany, for their part, will have only the consolation of taking on Brazil in the match for third place.

The fans didn’t have to wait long to jump up out of their seats as their beloved home side took the lead after only three minutes. A curling cross from the left side from Jorge Caballero picked out Gomez, who nodded an oddly bouncing header inside the near post after eluding his marker’s attentions. The Torreon crowd – seeing their home team for the first time at these finals – must have thought they would be treated to a rout.

Germany had other ideas, however. While the Mexicans went back up in search of another goal, they were soon given a taste of the Europeans’ trademark ruthless efficiency. A mistake by captain Carlos Briseno allowed the wily Samed Yesil to get hold of the ball in the attacking third and score his sixth goal of Mexico 2011. His low rolling shot from long-range slipped past the wrong-footed Richard Sanchez and into the back of the net to a gasp from the shocked crowd.

Yesil nearly picked up his second mid-way through the opening period when he dribbled past his man and fired low again from 25 yards with his left foot. The effort slipped just wide of the post this time as the fans began to chew their fingernails.

Both sides had chances to score before the interval. Jorge Espericueta and Marco Bueno were both denied by Oddisseas Vlachodimos at one end and then Germany’s ace in the hole, Yesil, could only hit over with the goal at his mercy. The Mexicans began to pile on the pressure early in the second half. Espericueta went close to putting Mexico back in the lead after only five minutes, but the safe hands of the German keeper denied him.

Short passes were the order of the day for the home side, but they were unable to find the final pass in attack. Noah Korzowski nearly did them a favour in the 58th minute when he tapped just wide of his own goal from a Gomez cross. It took the Europeans only seconds to get it right up the other end. The powerful Emre Can raced past three defenders, burst into the penalty and slotted home while sliding to put the Germans into a 2-1 lead.

The Mexicans did their all to haul themselves back into the game, and they got the leveler in the 76th minute. Espericueta’s corner-kick flew directly into the net as Gomez and a German defender collided on the goal-line. The celebrations in the stadium were tempered by the fact that Gomez had to be stretchered off the pitch with a head injury, requiring stitches. He made his way back onto the field after changing his shirt and having his head wrapped and went on to win the contest with a goal for the ages. His dazzling overhead kick will go down in the legend and lore of Mexican football and the U-17 World Cup both.

The Mexicans now move on to the final of the tournament at the Estadio Azteca on 10 July, where they will meet Uruguay, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the other semi-final.