Mexico rebounds from slow start to beat El Salvador 3-1
El Tri forced the run of play for most of the first half, but couldn't find an opener in the first 20 minutes.
Then things went south, as a Jorge Torres Nilo handball in the penalty area in the 24th minute gave El Salvador the chance it needed from the spot and Alexander Larin converted with a cheeky, chipped effort to give his team a 1-0 lead.
El Salvador continued to force mistakes from the Mexico defense following the penalty, which seemed to rattle Juan Carlos Osorio's team, but the hosts couldn't capitalize for a second goal and settled for a one-goal lead at the break.
Mexico opened the second half in perfect fashion, as Hector Moreno got on the back end of a nice cross into the six-yard box from a set piece and deftly slotted home to make it 1-1.
The goal seemed to enliven the El Tri attack and minutes later national team debutant Angel Sepulveda headed home from close range for Mexico to give his team a 2-1 lead.
With Mexico firmly on the front foot, Sepulveda was at it again, this time drawing a foul in the penalty area for Raul Jimenez to step up and convert from the spot to give El Tri a 3-1 lead that they wouldn't relinquish.
Mexico, who have already secured a spot in the Hexagonal round, wrap up group play on Tuesday with a match against Honduras, while El Salvador will face Canada.
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