US EditionVega's Strike, Madu's Own Goal Send Mexico to Semis with 2-0 Win over Saudi Arabia
- Mexico secured a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinal match of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup held Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona.
- Making their debut as a guest team in the Gold Cup, Saudi Arabia advanced to the quarterfinals by finishing second in Group D amid strong competition.
- Alexis Vega scored the opening goal in the 49th minute after a through ball from Raúl Jiménez, and an own goal by Saudi defender Abdullah Madu doubled Mexico’s lead in the 81st minute.
- Vega expressed his satisfaction with the squad’s effort, and an own goal secured Mexico’s advancement to the semifinals against Honduras, with the next match scheduled for Wednesday in Santa Clara.
- Mexico secured its 18th consecutive knockout stage appearance and looks poised to continue its quest for a record 10th Gold Cup championship following this win.
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Defending champion Mexico secured a place in the semifinals of the North, Central America and Caribbean Zone (CONCACAF) Gold Cup.
The Mexican team doubled 2-0 to Saudi Arabia to advance to the semifinals, in a victory with more heart than football. Now it will face Honduras
Alexis Vega Breaks the Scoreless Spell as Mexico Advances in Gold Cup | Sports-Games
Alexis Vega ended his 19-match scoreless streak to help Mexico defeat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Vega's goal was followed by an own goal by Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Madu, securing victory. Mexico will face Honduras next, aiming for a historic 10th Gold Cup championship.
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Gold Cup: Mexico into semifinals with shutout of Saudi Arabia
Defending champion Mexico found the scoring touch in the second half and advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday night in Glendale, Ariz.
Vega's strike, Madu's own goal send Mexico to semis with 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia
Alexis Vega's strike just after the break and a late own goal by Abdullah Madu secured a 2-0 victory for Mexico over Saudi Arabia in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday, setting up a clash with Honduras in the last four.Honduras, who knocked out Panama in a penalty shootout
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