Sports News of Thursday, 29 June 2017

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Mexico hero Elias Hernandez salutes Ghana despite friendly win in Houston

Elias Hernandez scored the only goal Elias Hernandez scored the only goal

Mexico hero Elias Hernandez has admitted they faced a very strong Ghana side in Wednesday's international friendly played in Houston.

The midfielder converted a 32nd minute penalty kick by buried the ball to the left corner of the net in the .

This was after Jesus Gallardo sprinted down the left wing and drew a foul just after entering the 18-yard box.

"They're a fast, strong team that was putting pressure on us all night," Hernandez said.

"But there were a lot of times where I thought we stopped them well and kept possession."