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Chicharito sets Mexico's all-time goal record

Javier Hernandez surpassed Jared Borgetti's mark of 46 goals, scoring his 47th during Saturday's friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez set Mexico's all-time record for goals scored Saturday with a goal against Croatia in a friendly.

Chicharito has place among Mexico greats

Chicharito's 47th international goal came in the 86th minute of El Tri's friendly in Los Angeles as they prepare for June's World Cup qualification matches and the Confederations Cup. He had tied the previous record of 46 held by Jared Borgetti in the opening minutes in a March victory over Costa Rica in Mexico City.