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Mexico Draws 2-2 With Brazil in U-20 World Cup Opener in Chile

Diego Ochoa’s late header kept Mexico level in Group C heading into a meeting with Spain.

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Overview

  • Alexéi Domínguez opened the scoring on 10 minutes before Rafael Coutinho (21') and Luighi (76') put Brazil ahead, and Diego Ochoa equalized at 86'.
  • Brazil invoked FIFA’s new on‑field “challenge” to request a handball penalty, the review confirmed no foul and used up one of their two challenges.
  • Gilberto Mora supplied the corner for Ochoa’s header and stood out with an influential performance.
  • Morocco leads Group C after a 2-0 win over Spain, leaving Mexico and Brazil on one point and Spain at the bottom after the first round.
  • Coach Eduardo Arce started 10 players with top‑flight experience, with goalkeeper Emmanuel Ochoa yet to debut for Cruz Azul, and Mexico remains winless against Brazil at U‑20 level.