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Mexico 3-1 Uruguay: Marquez and Herrera inspire win

Jun 5, 2016 10:19:39 PM

Mexico opened its Copa America Centenario campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uruguay in Glendale, Arizona.

Late goals from Rafael Marquez and Hector Herrera saw Mexico seal a 3-1 win over Uruguay in their Copa America Centenario opener on Sunday.

Mexico captain Marquez smashed home a loose ball in the area after both sides had been reduced to 10 men at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona, before Herrera capped off the result in stoppage time.

An own goal from Alvaro Pereira gave Mexico an early lead, before a second yellow card for Fiorentina midfielder Matias Vecino saw Uruguay go a man down on the stroke of halftime.