CARSON, Calif. – Giovani dos Santos and Mexico opened the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup on Sunday with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the reigning European champions Portugal in Kazan.
The 28-year-old entered the match in the 57th minute, going 33 minutes in El Tri’s tournament opener.
Portugal took the lead following an excellent run from Cristiano Ronaldo before he slipped an excellent pass to Ricardo Quaresma who faked out Guillermo Ochoa before slotting the ball into an open net.
Mexico wasted no time finding an equalizer as Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández scored from close range with a diving header in the 42nd minute.