Mexico vs Costa Rica sub 20: Luis Perez’s squad wins again versus the ‘Ticos’

The national U-20 team defeated its Costa Rican counterpart on Saturday and Tuesday in friendly matches played at the FMF's facilities.

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The national team, coached by Luis Pérez, won both matches against the Costa Ricans as part of its preparation for the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers for Indonesia 2023.

In the first match, the U20 team won 2-0 and the goals in the game, which took place in Toluca, State of Mexico, were scored by Fidel Ambriz, in the 23rd minute, and Ali Avila, in the 65th minute.

In the second match that took place on Tuesday, the national team won again, but now by a score of 2-1. Mexico's goals were scored by Ali Avila again and Joshua Mancha.

Marcelo Flores was again in the starting lineup and had some outstanding plays, but was unable to score.

Words of coach Luis Perez after the game

"They are always willing to work and eager to compete. I congratulate my players and thank the SNM structure for having these matches, they are very important for what is to come."

"Marcelo Flores is a player with a great future and we are happy with him, he knows what the project is, what the National Team and his teammates are."

"I have always said that Mexico has spectacular talent and I hope we can show it. We are going to work in the best way to face our competitors and achieve the success we need”.

"I hope that many of the players who are here, in the U21 and U17 teams, will be able to go to Europe in the future”.

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