Mexico end Brazil's 10-match unbeaten run
Reuters - Sunday 03 June 2012, 23:26
First-half goals by Giovani dos Santos
and Javier Hernandez gave Mexico a 2-0 win over Brazil in a
friendly in Dallas on Sunday.
Mexico, preparing for next weekend's start to the third
phase of Concacaf World Cup qualifiers, made it three wins out
of three in warm-up matches in the United States having also
beaten Wales and Bosnia.
The defeat was Brazil's first in 11 matches after they won
their two previous friendlies on tour against Denmark and the
U.S.
Dos Santos put the Mexicans in front in the 22nd minute at
Cowboys Stadium with a looping shot from the left that surprised
goalkeeper Rafael and went in the top far corner.
"Chicharito" Hernandez increased their lead with a penalty
just past the half-hour after Juan brought down Dos Santos.
Brazil, whose striker Leandro Damiao had a early goal
disallowed in a controversial offside decision, had the lion's
share of possession but Mexico the better finishing.
"It was a good victory and now comes the best which is the
qualifiers," Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado told broadcasters
Televisa.
Mexico meet Guyana on Friday and El Salvador four days later
in the third phase qualifiers that end in October.
Brazil, who will host the 2014 finals, meet arch-rivals
Argentina in a friendly in New Jersey on Saturday.
Argentina went top of the South American qualifying group on
Saturday with a 4-0 victory over Ecuador in Buenos Aires and
have a bye next weekend.