Match Report
The table read 1st (Mexico, 16 pts) against 57th (Republic of Ireland, 3 pts), 13 points apart. On recent form Republic of Ireland sat only 82nd league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 57th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.86/1.57 for Mexico and 2.67/3.33 for Republic of Ireland (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.26.
MetLife Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 82,500. Mexico led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Mexico: Tecatito (16'), Raúl Jiménez (25'), Carlos Vela (54') · Republic of Ireland: Stephen Gleeson (76')
Key stats
Possession: Mexico 64% · Republic of Ireland 36% · Total shots: 9-4 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 5-6


