Coupled with Honduras' win earlier Monday, the Mexicans secured passage to the next round by defeating Canada.
It took nearly the entire first half, but Mexico's Under-20 side figured out how to unlock a resolute Canadian defense in a 5-0 win Monday night at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
Goals by Francisco Cordova, Claudio Zamudio and Eduardo Aguirre and a brace by Ronaldo Cisneros secured the Group A victory for the Mexicans, who are now assured a place in the next round of the continental tournament.
Canada came out happy to concede possession and determined to defend as Mexico found it difficult to create anywhere in the middle of the pitch.