With a strong presence from the Cantera Rojiblanca, Mexico's U20 National Team kicked off its preparation tour of South America with a 1-1 draw against Chile at the country's High Performance Center (CAR). Eight Guadalajaraplayers featured in the match, including one who found the back of the net.
Five Rojiblancos earned a place in the starting lineup: Gael García, Hugo Camberos, Carlos Hernández, Sebastián Liceaga, and Samir Inda, each contributing their talent in different areas of the field.
In attack, Gael García made his mark by scoring Mexico's goal in the 65th minute. Meanwhile, Samir Inda nearly opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a free kick that narrowly cleared the crossbar, while Hugo Camberosshowcased his versatility by joining the attack and tracking back to help regain possession.
On the defensive end, Sebastián Liceaga delivered a solid performance in goal, while Carlos Hernández stood out along the back line by breaking up Chile's attacking plays.
Three more Guadalajara players came off the bench in the second half: Leonel Calderón in the 66th minute, Diego Covarrubias in the 76th, and Yohan Orozco in the 84th. Their introductions brought fresh legs and additional options for Mexico in the closing stages, as the team maintained its high press in search of a winning goal.
Mexico U20 will face Chile again on Monday, November 16, at 12 PM (Central Mexico Time), once again at Chile's High Performance Center (CAR). The match will give the Rojiblancos another opportunity to showcase their talent and proudly represent the Cantera Rojiblanca on the international stage.
