Mexico's Erik Lira, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's first goal in a friendly soccer match against Brazil's Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Internacional Vs Mexico, Friendly: Youngsters Step Up As El Tri Defeat Hosts 2-0 In South American Tour
Mexico beat Internacional 2-0 in their first match of the South American tour with a brilliant performance. El Tri displayed immense character after a subpar first 30 minutes where they looked lost. However, the last 15 minutes of the first half saw them turn it around, gaining quite a bit of momentum. Goals from Erik Lira and Jorge Ruvalcaba sealed the deal for Mexico.
Mexico vs Internacional
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Mexico's Guillermo Martinez, center, shoots against Vitao, left, of Brazil's Internacional and goalkeeper Anthoni during a friendly soccer match at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Brazil Mexico Soccer: Internacional Vs Mexico
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Mexico's goalkeeper Raul Rangel boots the ball during a match against Brazil's Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Brazil Mexico Soccer: Mexico vs Internacional
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Mexico's David Ramirez carries the ball during a friendly soccer match against Brazil's Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Internacional Vs Mexico, Friendly Soccer: Internacional Vs Mexico
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Mexico's goalkeeper Raul Rangel grabs the ball during a friendly soccer match against Brazil's Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Internacional Vs Mexico, Friendly Soccer: Mexico vs Internacional
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Mexico's David Ramirez, left, attempts to tackle Wesley of Brazil's Internacional during a friendly soccer match at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Brazil Mexico Soccer
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Fans of Mexico's national team cheer before the start of a match against Brazil's Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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