The Fiji Times » Improving OlyWhites face toughest test yet in Tokyo Olympics quarterfinal against Japan
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Redemption for Michael Woud as OlyWhites advance to Tokyo Olympics quarterfinals
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Goalkeeper bounces back as OlyWhites advance to Tokyo Olympics quarterfinals
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Mexico started their friendly campaign well with a 1-0 win over Romania. It wasn’t pretty at times and Mexico was dominated for large stretches, but they improved after a poor first half to get the victory against a European side that looks to be the toughest of their three game friendly tour in Marbella, Spain. Mexico will now face Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, June 8th, also in Marbella.
Mexico came out with a starting lineup that included Jose Juan Macias and Alexis Vega, but had some notable changes like Johan Vasquez being on the bench. So much experimenting meant that Romania took control of the match early. Mexico’s goalkeeper Luis Malagon had to come up with a save on a shot off the left side. Later off of a corner kick, Malagon had to make another save when a Mexican defender deflected the ball. almost knocking in an own goal. At the middle of the half, Mexico finally started gaining possession as Romania stopped domin