Mexico vs. Honduras: El Tri Should Panic After 2-1 Loss in World Cup Qualifier

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Published: September 7, 2013

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In a stunning turn of events, Honduras made a second-half comeback to defeat Mexico 2-1 at Azteca Stadium on Friday. The loss continues a tumultuous international season for Mexico, signaling but one thing:

El Tri should be in panic mode after losing to Honduras.

Mexico scored just six minutes into the game against Honduras, as Oribe Peralta found the back of the net off of an assist from Giovani Dos Santos. Mexico held Honduras scoreless for the first 63 minutes of the match.

In the blink of an eye, Jerry Bengtson scored in the 64th minute and Carlo Costly in the 66th to give Honduras a lead that remained intact—a new twist on Mexico's struggles.

Mexico has won just once in seven total World Cup Qualifying matches. Its defense has been strong, but El Tri have struggled to score have picked up five draws and a loss. 

Mexico has fallen into dangerous territory.



 

Will They Make It?



According to CONCACAF.com, Mexico is currently fourth in the 2014 FIFA CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying rankings. Mexico has eight points and is two behind Honduras for third place, five behind the United States and trail first-place Costa Rica by six.

Regardless of how you cut it, Mexico has to be asking one question—will it make it to the 2014 FIFA World Cup?



That question seems outrageous and nonsensical, but Mexico has been downright atrocious offensively. They've scored just four goals in their seven matches, which ranks second-to-last, with Jamaica managing just two.

That's exactly why Mexico has registered just one win.

The top three teams in this group stage earn automatic bids to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The No. 4 team, however, must play New Zealand in a match that will determine the other squad to advance.

Mexico may be favored to defeat New...
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