The goalkeeper and right back delivered strong performances as Mexico topped its Gold Cup group thanks to a 2-0 victory
As Mexico earned a 2-0 win over Curacao to top Group C at the Gold Cup on Sunday, two players significantly bolstered their cases for first-team action — one an established veteran and the other an untested prospect.
For goalkeeper Jesus Corona, his string of show-stopping saves proved the former No. 1 could yet challenge for the starting spot. Right back Raul Lopez, meanwhile, thoroughly impressed in his first international start, creating a slew of chances while bombing down the flank.