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Mexico rescued a tie with a last minute goal against South Korea in a match that ended with a 2-2 score. With lot of changes, both teams gave a good although even performance with a lively level of play but with few opportunities.
As Mexico slaps steep tariffs on Asian imports, South Korea’s lack of a free trade deal with the Latin American country puts it at a disadvantage to Japanese rival carmakers.
Japan held Mexico to a goalless draw in Oakland, despite both sides creating big chances to win the match in the second-half. Perhaps the best chance of the game came past the hour mark when Erik Lira saw his header saved in spectacular fashion. The powerful nod looked destined for the back of the net.
Both of the CONCACAF big boys are in friendly action this evening as the United States take on South Korea, while Mexico face off with Japan. Here is what has gone down in the friendly showdowns so
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Yonhap News Agency on MSN(LEAD) S. Korea taking on Mexico in pursuit of 2nd straight friendly win in America
After enjoying a tidy win over the United States over the weekend, South Korea will seek another victory on American soil when they face Mexico in their second friendly match there this month. Coached by Hong Myung-bo,
Mexico will face South Korea on Wednesday in an international friendly at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Both nations have already booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and this meeting serves only as a test with both sides fine-tuning preparations for the tournament.
Milan striker Santiago Giménez scored a late goal for Mexico in a 2-2 friendly draw against South Korea: ‘All goals have the same taste.’Milan star Giménez found the net in Mexico’s 2-2 draw
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The Chosun Ilbo on MSNSouth Korea's son, three-back system beat u.s.
South Korea’s national football team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, secured a thrilling victory against FIFA 15th-ranked powerhouse the United States in a friendly match. The Korean side (23rd in FIFA rankings) defeated the U.