Mauro Lainez fired home a late penalty to secure Mexico a place in the Semifinals of the 2019 Pan American Games men’s football tournament with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador.
Mexico had arrived to this game knowing a draw would be enough to advance to knockout stage after Argentina had beat Panama 3-1 in the earlier game.
Both sides had their pair of chances in a lively first half, with Ulises Cardona coming closest in the early stages of the match when he weaved his way past several Ecuadorian defenders before sending a shot jus wide of Jose Cevallos goal.