Copa America 2015: Day 2 Takeaways

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Published: June 13, 2015

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Mexico entered the Copa America fray on Friday night, but the goalless draw with Bolivia at the Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar offered little entertainment in Group A.

El Tri dominated possession in the first period but were unable to find a way past a resilient defence, marshalled well by Leonel Morales.

Instead, it was Bolivia who threatened to open the scoring in the 14th minute, when Ricardo Pedriel struck the woodwork with a near-post header, which had left Mexico goalkeeper Jesus Corona floundering.



And three minutes before the break, Corona produced a flying save to his left to thwart Jhasmani Campos, whose shot was heading for the top corner.

Mexico discovered more impetus in the second period, especially with the arrival of Raul Jimenez for Eduardo Herrera on the hour mark.

And the Atletico Madrid forward almost provided an instant impact when he flashed a header wide of goal.

In the 81st minute, Mexico were calling for a penalty when another sub, Javier Aquino, fell to ground after a Morales challenge, but the referee waved play on.

It wasn't thrilling entertainment for the crowd inside the stadium or the television audience, but here are some takeaways from the game:

 

1. Raul Jimenez gives Miguel Herrera food for thought

This has not been a great club season for Jimenez at the Vicente Calderon stadium. The striker barely registered for Diego Simeone's team, with Mario Mandzukic and Antoine Griezmann the preferred pairing.



The former America forward played less than 600 minutes during the season for Atletico, per WhoScored.com, meaning he had a point to prove in the Copa America.

But Mexico head coach Miguel Herrera decided against starting Jimenez, a decision which, arguably, worked against his team.

Jimenez almost opened the scoring within minutes of coming on in the 60th minute of...
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