Javier Hernandez Goal Gives Mexico World Cup Qualifer Win vs Trinidad and Tobago

Having already qualified for the 2018 World Cup, Mexico was given a surprisingly tough test from Trinidad and Tobago before Javier Hernandez's rebound goal in the 88th minute gave his squad the lead for good in a 3-1win in Friday'sCONCACAF showdown.Mexico closed with an offensive flourish, scoring all three of its goals in the span of 15 minutes.After a scoreless first half,Shahdon Winchester got theSoca Warriors on the board with a perfectly placed shot over the head of Mexico keeper Jose Corona in the 66th minute.Chucky Lozano evened the score for Mexico in the 78th minute. Chicarito's follow-up header 12 minutes later helped the Mexican squad avoid defeat.Hector Herrera added insurance in the final minute of play.Mexico came into Friday leading the current CONCACAF World Cup qualifying standings with 18 points and a plus-eight goal differential through its first eight matches. Trinidad and Tobago, on the other hand, had a 1-0-7 record and had been outscored by 11 goals before giving Mexico all it could handle.This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.Get the best sports content from the web and social in thenew B/R app. Get the app and get the game.
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