Ten minutes later, another sub, Jorge Sánchez missed a golden opportunity to score the series-winning goal, whiffing on a cross from Jesús Gallardo. The 31,000 fans inside Toluca’s Estadio Nemesio Díez gasped, confronted with the notion that the game might be forced into overtime.
Moments later, however, Sánchez earned redemption. Muscling aside a defender, the wingback chested down a centering pass from Alexis Vega, turned toward goal and blasted the net from close range.
Martín added his second goal in stoppage time, converting a penalty kick to close out the scoring.
In addition to the goal-scorers, midfielder Luis Romo and netminder Luis Malagón were major contributors to Mexico’s victory. Romo led El Tri in line-breaking passes, while Malagón made two huge saves, including one in minute 17 when the game was still scoreless.
Jorge Sánchez scored goal number three in minute 85, solidifying the win for Mexico. (Crisanta Espinosa Aguilar/Cuartoscuro)
Concacaf hands Honduras one-game ban
The Honduras Football Federation was given a one-match ban and an unspecified fine by Concacaf following the incident in which Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was struck by a beer can during Friday’s game in San Pedro Sula.
A separate investigation has been opened regarding Aguirre’s conduct, which Honduras officials blamed for inciting the fans.
With reports from Los Angeles Times, CBS Sports, ESPN and Marca América
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