Mexico Vs Islandia: Mexican player ratings after a 4-0 victory
The Mexico vs islandia friendly ended 4-0 after 90 minutes, with the Javier Aguirre-led side dominant while Iceland offered little resistance. The match report included a legend for notations: Gol ⚽ | Asistencia 🅰️ | Amarilla 🟨 | Roja 🟥 | MVP ⭐ | Lesión 🩹 | Cambio 🔁.
Mexico Vs Islandia: scoreline and quick summary
Mexico scored four goals in 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet, with the goalkeeper barely tested but producing key saves that preserved a shutout. The team’s overall superiority limited Iceland’s attacking moments and allowed several Mexican players freedom to push forward.
Defensive performances and the clean sheet
The right fullback took advantage of Iceland’s scant insistence in attack, making offensive runs to the final line to create passing lanes and attempt shots on goal. One central defender held the first defensive line together, winning most of his individual duels and delivering precise passes to help the team exit from the back. The other center back was described as the weakest link in defense, with positioning and marking errors and turnovers that led to a shot on goal.
Left back’s set-piece header made it 3-0
The left back showed international experience, balancing defensive and offensive duties: effective in his own half to win duels and recover balls, and comfortable attacking on the edge of the area. He also scored Mexico’s third goal with a header from a set piece, the play that made it 3-0.
Midfield link-up, a goal from recovery, and mixed influence
The defensive midfielder functioned as the principal link between lines, using passes to connect play and covering wide channels to support the fullbacks; Iceland’s timid attack even allowed him to step to the edge of the area and try shots from mid-distance. One midfielder registered a high pass completion rate in the opponent half, consistently reached the front of the area and scored after a ball recovery that left him one-on-one with the goalkeeper; his finish found the base of the left post. Another central midfielder participated in progressions with play between the lines and movements into the area but did not generate clear danger.
Wings and attack: uneven outings and strong center forward
The right winger passed largely unnoticed, with long spells of few interventions, imprecise passing and lost balls. The left winger produced an irregular performance, committing wrong passes, showing little individual dribbling and registering zero shots. Up front, the center forward was one of Mexico’s best: constant movement between the lines helped the team’s progressions, and he recorded both an assist and a goal.
Match notes and what comes next
The match lasted 90 minutes, ended 4-0 in Mexico’s favor, and featured a goalkeeper who made sporadic but decisive saves. The coaching role in this match was held by Javier Aguirre. The next confirmed event or fixture is unclear in the provided context.
