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Match 48 Ottawa - Frank Clair Stadium
weatherCode5
15 July
1:0 (1:0)
  • Maxi MORALEZ (45')

Referee Alberto UNDIANO (ESP)

Summary

Argentina edge past Mexico

Argentina edge past Mexico

Holders Argentina set up an all-South American semi-final against Chile after beating Mexico by a single goal at the Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa on 15 July, 2007.Argentina made an explosive start, with Angel Di Maria producing a great save from Mexico goalkeeper Alfonso Blanco early on as his powerful volley was tipped over the top. However, Carlos Vela also came desperately close to ...

Highlights

Line-up

ARG
MEX
Substitute(s)
Coaches
TOCALLI Hugo (ARG)
(MEX) Jesus RAMIREZ
Officials
  • Referee: Alberto UNDIANO (ESP)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Fermin MARTINEZ (ESP)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Juan Carlos YUSTE JIMENEZ (ESP)
  • Fourth official: Silviu PETRESCU (CAN)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

  • Argentina - Mexico
  • Argentina - Mexico
  • Argentina - Mexico
  • Argentina - Mexico
  • Argentina - Mexico
  • Argentina - Mexico
  • Argentina - Mexico
  • Argentina - Mexico
  • Argentina - Mexico

Quotes

Hugo Tocalli: "I'm very happy because we've reached the target we set when we left Argentina. We came here to play seven games and today we ensured we'd do that. Mexico were extremely tough opponents and I'd like to congratulate their coaching staff and players. They've shown that long-term plans can come to fruition in youth football."

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    STATISTICS
    ArgentinaStatisticsMexico
    12Shots13
    6Corner kicks4
    3Yellow cards3
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    50%Possession (%)50%