Suriname v Mexico
Mexico overcome shaky start to hand Cocca win in first match
Mexico beat Suriname 2-0 on the road to hand new manager Diego Cocca a win on Thursday in his first game in charge of the national team.
A second-half goal from Johan Vasquez and an own-goal from Suriname's Damil Dankerlui helped Mexico overcome a shaky start to CONCACAF Nations League group stage play before settling in for the victory.
The result sealed qualification for Mexico in the 2023 Gold Cup, but it began as a tense one for an El Tri side that found themselves defending a number of early shots from Suriname.
Mexico took control back in the second half and now need only a draw against Jamaica on Sunday to top Group A and earn a spot in the semifinals of the Nations League in June.
Former Atlas and Tijuana coach Cocca took over the Mexico job after Gerrardo Martino stepped aside following the team's group-stage exit from the World Cup.
Head-To-Head
Game Information
Franklin Essed Stadion, Suriname
Crew Member:Said Martinez
Concacaf Nations League Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| Suriname | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| Guatemala | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Martinique | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| Guadeloupe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Guyana | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -8 | 1 |
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