Alfaro’s 2 headers lift Mexico to a 2-0 win over the US to retain CONCACAF U-20 title
Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico retained its CONCACAF U-20 Championship soccer title with a 2-0 victory over the United States in the final on Sunday. Alfaro sealed the victory with another header in the 69th. The U.S. team was reduced to 10 men just before halftime when captain Chris Applewhite received a red card after a VAR review for a foul on Hugo Camberos.
Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico secured their CONCACAF U-20 Championship title with a 2-0 win over the United States in the final on Sunday. The Mexican defender opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a powerful header from a set piece, and sealed the victory with another header in the 69th minute. Alfaro expressed his delight at the achievement, calling it a "dream come true" and thanking the fans for their support.
The U.S. team was reduced to 10 men just before halftime when captain Chris Applewhite received a red card, which Mexico capitalized on to secure their second CONCACAF U-20 title and their spots in the 2024 Under-20 World Cup.
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