Raúl Jiménez was on target as Mexico commenced their defence of the Gold Cup with a 3-2 win over Dominic Republic in Los Angeles on Sunday.
After West Ham’s Edson Álvarez had headed in the opener, Raúl doubled the lead when he ran onto the end of strike partner Santiago Giménez’s through ball, taking a touch before poking it through the goalkeeper’s legs.
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That was the first of three goals in seven minutes as Peter Gonzalez halved the deficit, only for César Montes to restore the two goal advantage almost instantly.
Edison Azcona scored again for the Domicans midway through the second half to add some tension to proceedings, but Mexico held on to start their campaign with victory.
Raúl played 83 minutes before being replaced by César Huerta.
On Saturday, Josh King played 82 minutes of England’s 2-2 draw with Norway in the Under-19 European Championship.
After new Brighton signing Tom Watson had fired the Young Lions in front, the talented Norwegians turned the game on its head with goals from Alexander Rossing-Lelesiit and Sondre Granaas.
But England were able to salvage a point when captain Mikey Moore expertly dispatched a penalty with 10 minutes left to play.
