Mexico defeats the United States 4-1 and wins the bronze medal

SANTIAGO, CHILE, November 4, 2023 – The Mexican Under 23 National Team defeated the United States 1-4 in the duel for third place at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, and won the bronze medal.

The match was played at the Sausalito Stadium, and Mexico took the lead in the 43rd minute with a goal from Jordan Carrillo. The United States tied the game in the 23rd minute with a goal from Tega Ikoba.

In the second half, Mexico came back on the scoreboard with goals from Raymundo Fulgencio (50′), Jordan Carrillo (73′) and Alí Ávila (89′).

Those led by Ricardo Cadena finished their participation in the Pan American Games with a bronze medal, after losing in the semifinal against Brazil.

Match sheet

United States 1-4 Mexico

Sausalito Stadium

Goals:

USA: Tega Ikoba (23′)
MEX: Jordan Carrillo (43′), Raymundo Fulgencio (50′), Jordan Carrillo (73′), Alí ​​Ávila (89′)
Starting lineup:

Fernando Tapia; Alfonso Monroy (Jesús Garza 70′), Antonio Leone, Rafael Fernández, Mauricio Isais, Erik Lira (C), Raymundo Fulgencio (Ramiro Arciga 85′), Fidel Ambriz, Ettson Ayon (Alí Ávila 78′), Jordan Carrillo (Sebastián Pérez Bouquet 78′), Bryan González (Jesús Brigido 45′). DT Ricardo Cadena
Statements

Jordan Carrillo, player from Mexico: “We are very happy with this medal. It was a very complicated match, but we managed to overcome it. I am very proud of this team.”
Ricardo Cadena, coach of Mexico: “This is a reward for the players’ efforts. We are one step away from the final, but we are satisfied with this medal.”