The Mexican team had a double date to be forgotten. El Tri went from being the undisputed leader of the Concacaf Octagonal to fighting for the playoffs for the Qatar World Cup 2022 . Mexico lost to the United States and Canada , a couple of setbacks that sharpen the questions towards Gerardo Martino and some footballers . One of the main ones mentioned is Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa.
The archer of the Eagles of America had a couple of errors that sentenced the defeat of Mexico in Edmonton . Guillermo Ochoa did not show security in two key moments of the game, at the end of the first half and at the beginning of the second.
The first error is due to a bad clearance of the ball . After a complicated shot towards the Mexican goal, “Memo” left a rebound to the center of the area and this was taken advantage of by Cyle Larin. On the other hand, at the beginning of the second half, Ochoa showed one of his biggest shortcomings in his career: the lack of security and control in the small area. After a free kick hanging to the area, Larin appeared without a mark and connected the ball in Guillemo Ochoa’s territory.
Concern in the Mexico arc, who carries in El Tri?
Before this round of Qualifying, there was a certainty in Mexico: Guillermo Ochoa is the safest goalkeeper in El Tri. This conception arose from of the great performances of the goalkeeper of the Águilas del América with his national team. His ownership was supported after in the last friendly match against Ecuador, Jonathan Orozco and Rodolfo Cota had many problems defending the Mexican goal.