Mexico defeat Dominican Republic in five-goal Gold Cup opener
Mexico beat Panama 3-2 on Saturday night during a goal-filled opening match of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Scorers: Álvarez 44', Jimenez 47', Montes 53'; González 51', Azcona 67'
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The Dominican Republic settled into a low-block for much of the first-half, ceding 72% possession to the Mexicans. However, the current holders struggled to find the net.
In the final minutes of the half, Edson Álvarez broke the deadlock, scoring a commanding header from a corner to give Mexico the lead.
Things changed entering the second 45 minutes. Raul Jimenez scored less than 90 seconds into the second-half, assisted by a one-touch pass from Santiago Giménez.
The Dominican Republic then scored their first-ever Gold Cup goal as Peter González nutmegged his defender and slotted the ball into the bottom-left corner.
Mexico scored just two minutes later to turn things 3-1 with another goal from a corner. This time, Álvarez's header deflected off of César Montes' head and in.
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The Dominicans got one back as Edison Azcona scored his first international goal, cutting in onto his right foot and finishing with a deflection off of a Mexico defender.
While Mexico went top of Group A at full-time, the nine-time Gold Cup champions were certainly tested by the tournament debutants.
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