Mexico 3-0 New Zealand Player Ratings as El Teri secure a dominating victory

Mexcio capped a dominating 3-0 victory against New Zealand in a friendly at the Rose Bowl Stadium in USA. From the start, Mexico were a very much dominant side in all areas and there was little score for New Zealand to come back into the game. Orbelin Pineda was the first to open the score in the 5th minute after a right-footed shot from the centre of the box was aimed at the bottom left corner.

Mexico doubled their lead at the 53rd minute after Cesar Huerta’s close-range effort found the net. Just four minutes later, Luis Romo added another which was assisted by Pineda.

Let’s check Mexico vs New Zealand Player Ratings:

Mexico National Football Team Player Ratings vs New Zealand

Goalkeeper

Jose Raul Rangel: 7.1/10- Did not have much to do but kept a clean sheet.

Defenders

Johan Vasquez: 6.8/10- Had a fair game.

Cesar Montes: 7.2/10- Had a good game and was solid in defence.

Jesus Gallardo: 7.2/10- He was fundamental in both defence and attack.

Israel Reyes: 7.7/10- Was very much active at both sides of the pitch.

Midfielders

Orbelin Pineda: 8.7/10- Scored a goal and also gave an assist.

Luis Chavez: 7.7/10- Capped a good team display and helped the defence in critical situations.

Luis Romo: 8.9/10- Scored a goal, gave an assist and controlled the midfield for his team.

Attackers

Roberto Alvarado: 7.8/10- Was good from the left side of the pitch and always kept the opposition’s defenders on his toes.

Julian Quinones: 6.8/10- Had a fair game.

Santiago Gimenez: 7.3/10- Was the main focus point of the attack and had three shots on goal.

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New Zealand National Football Team Player Ratings vs Mexico

Goalkeeper

Max Crocombe: 5.9/10- Had a poor game conceding three goals.

Defenders

Tommy Smith: 5.6/10- Had a very bad game and was very nervy at times.

Michael Boxali: 6.0/10- Had an average game. He completed the most passes in the game.

Liberto Cacace: 6.4/10- Tried contributing in attack along with defence but was not that impressive.

Tim Payne: 6.1/10- Had an average game.

Midfielders

Mathew Garbett: 6.2/10- Tried controlling the midfield but Mexico was great in snatching the ball away.

Marko Stamenic: 5.6/10- Lost the ball several times which led to the opposition’s attacls.

Joe Bell: 5.6/10- Had the last touches in the match.

Attackers

Benjamin Old: 5.9/10- Was not that good to keep the defenders busy.

Kosta Barbarouses: 6.3/10- Had a fair game with the opportunities he got.

Chris Wood: 5.6/10- Had a poor game.

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