Mexico managed to top Group C at the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 2-0 victory over Curacao and a 1-1 draw between Jamaica and El Salvador.
Mexico didn't have it easy, though. Jesus Corona was called into action early, and made a fine save to prevent Curacao from going ahead.
.@miseleccionmx’s @jesuscorona01 made the @Allstate Save of the Game against #Curacao #GoldCup2017 pic.twitter.com/xUbcYD16Kk
— CONCACAF (@CONCACAF) July 17, 2017
Midway through the first half, though, Angel Sepulveda game Mexico a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
GOAL Mexico, Angel SEPULVEDA No. 19 | #Curacao @miseleccionmx #GoldCup2017 pic.twitter.com/FS8udihCtH
— CONCACAF (@CONCACAF) July 17, 2017
Edson Alvarez finally put the game away in extra time.
GOAL Mexico, Edson ALVAREZ No. 6 | #Curacao @miseleccionmx #GoldCup2017 pic.twitter.com/VlYYQUpie6
— CONCACAF (@CONCACAF) July 17, 2017
Mexico will play Honduras in the quarterfinals on Thursday in Phoenix, Arizona.
