Mexico will head into its big showdown against the USA on Nov. 12 as the first-place team in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings after a scrappy 2-0 road win in El Salvador. With six of 14 qualifiers out of the way, El Tri has picked up 14 points from a possible 18 as it stays on track to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
The winning goal was scored on a first-half corner kick by Mexico center back Hector Moreno, who applied the header on a Jesus 'Tecatito' Corona delivery. The second goal came deep in second-half stoppage time on a Raul Jimenez penalty kick after the Wolves forward was brought down in the box on a solo run. It was his first goal for Mexico since November 2020 following a long spell on the sidelines due to a fractured skull.
El Salvador rarely caused any issues for Mexico outside of the odd long-distance shot or cross into the box. El Tri's back line calmly dealt with anything that the home team threw its way.
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