Parts of Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla were closed to spectators due to FIFA sanctions tied to discriminatory chants at previous national team matches. Mexico created a lively atmosphere despite visible empty sections, with repeated Mexican waves rolling around the stadium. Brian Gutierrez scored early, curling home from the edge of the box after two minutes. Gil Mora struck the post in the first half, and Alexis Vega had a header ruled out for offside. Ghana threatened an equaliser early in the second half, forcing saves and hitting the crossbar. Guillermo Martinez doubled Mexico’s lead in the 54th minute by finishing a counterattack. Coach Javier Aguirre used the match to evaluate players ahead of naming the final World Cup squad on June 1.
"But substitute Guillermo Martinez ended the visitors' hopes in the 54th minute, finishing off a counterattack to double Mexico's lead. Coach Aguirre used the friendly to continue evaluating players ahead of naming Mexico's final World Cup squad on June 1, with Europe-based players Luis Chavez, Edson Alvarez and Jorge Sanchez making second-half appearances after recently joining training camp. The coach praised the effort shown by players battling for places in the final squad, saying: The fact"
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