The Mexican National Football Team is already in Central America to face its Honduran simile in what will be the thirteenth date of the Octagonal Final heading to the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The team directed by Gerardo Tata Martino, who will not make the trip due to illness, could get their ticket to the World Cup Joust in San Pedro Sula next Sunday, March 27.
The Concacaf qualifying tournament enters its final and defining stage with the dispute of the last two commitments. Even without a qualified team, the tie could determine this day who will represent the region. Canada, the United States and Mexico are shaping up to be the first places in the table and get the direct pass. Panama and Costa Rica fight in the repechage.
In the case of Tri, the scenario seems under control, but if mismanagement is done and the final results are not achieved, everything could take a dark turn. The national team is in third place with 22 points (tied with the Americans) and its closest pursued are the Ticos with three units down. Here are the possible scenarios for the game against Honduras.
If the Tri gets a victory on his visit to the Metropolitan Olympic Stadium, he will almost certainly approach the World Cup qualification. Although the fate of Mexico depends on itself, obtaining the ticket this day also responds to Costa Rica's actions. If the Ticos also win, they will extend the drama until the last date.
However, if they lose and the Tata team win, the Aztecs will officially qualify for Qatar 2022. Regardless of the others, if Mexico wins it will ensure that they can play the repechage.
The outlook if Mexico draws adds uncertainty to the process. If it draws and Costa Rica is defeated, the Tri will qualify for the highest fair in football. But if he draws and the Central Americans manage to win, or else tie their commitment, the consequence will be that everything is decided in the last match of the tournament. Of course, when they draw those led by Martino are sure of the repechage phase (Panama would no longer reach them).
A defeat to Honduras (which is already eliminated) would unnecessarily complicate the aspirations of the Mexican National Team. If it loses and Costa Rica wins, they will be matched in points and with the currency in the air for the final date. The same if the Ticos draw (although they are not equal in units, the definition would have to wait).
If both Mexico and Costa Rica lose, the outlook will remain positive for the Tri as the three-point difference would remain. However, in this scenario, the Panamanian team that would get into the fight if they won their duel already looks like an actor.
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa (Club America), Rodolfo Cota (Leon Club), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Alfredo Talavera (Pumas).
Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (Club America), Johan Vazquez (Genoa FC), Gerardo Arteaga (KRC Genk), Julian Araujo (LA Galaxy), Jesus Gallardo (Monterrey FC), Cesar Montes (Monterrey FC), Hector Moreno (Monterrey FC), Israel Reyes (Club Puebla), Nestor Araujo (Real Club Celta de Vigo), Jesus Angulo (Tigers).
Midfielders: Edson Alvarez (Ajax), Hector Herrera (Atletico Madrid), Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul), Luis Romo (Monterrey FC), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Erick Aguirre (Monterrey FC), Erick Gutierrez (PSV Eindhoven), Diego Lainez Leyva (Real Betis Balompie).
Forwards: Henry Martin (Club America), Santiago Gimenez (Blue Cross), Uriel Antuna (Blue Cross), Alexis Vega (Guadalajara), Hirving Lozano (Napoli), Jesus Manuel Corona (Seville), Raul Alonso Jimenez (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
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