It was an unexpected defeat for the Mexico under-20s, but it hastened the signing of Sporting: Jesús Alcántar is free from obligations to the Aztec national team and can now complete the move from Necasa to Alvalade. The 18-year-old centre-back scored against Guatemala and converted a penalty but couldn’t avoid being eliminated by the Mexicans this morning in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF U-20 qualifying tournament. World Championship and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The exception is classified as “one of the biggest setbacks” of the last few years. Mexico drew in regular time (1-1) thanks to a future Lions reinforcement goal (at 73 minutes), but lost in extra time in the final shoot-out (1/2), where Alcantar was the best. only one to score for your team. Esteban Lozano (87 minutes) missed the maximum penalty that could have brought the Aztecs victory.
Mexico’s U20 presence was the only obstacle to a deal between Necaxa and Sporting CP Jesús Alcántara. The defender will be integrated into the B team but will be closely monitored by Ruben Amorim.
