Mexico moved one step closer to defending its CONCACAF Gold Cup title Thursday night with a 1-0 triumph over Honduras at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The win, which was anchored by an early goal from Rodolfo Pizarro, propelled El Tri into a semifinal showdown with Jamaica, who bested Canada 2-1 in the evening's first quarterfinal.
Physicality reigned supreme as the two sides racked up a combined 25 fouls and six yellow cards, but Mexico maintained composure despite some aggressive challenges and pressed forward to impose its will throughout the first half.
That much was clear in the fourth minute when a mishit by Jose Duenas sputtered across the box and landed at Pizarro's feet for an easy tap-in goal to give Mexico an instant 1-0 edge, via Fox Soccer:
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