There seems to be a new chant cooking for Mexican fans, as Rafa Márquez ended El Tri's nightmares with a late goal against the USMNT.
In the first game of the Final Round in CONCACAF's Qualifiers, Mexico's players tried hard to avoid any political controversy following Donald Trump's election as President, focusing their efforts on the pitch and sending a powerful message having their picture taken with the USMNT.
Political tension? No way!
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) November 12, 2016
Excellent message by @ussoccer & @miseleccionmx !
Full broadcast listings:https://t.co/AoQaaFUHCZ#USAvMEX#WCQ pic.twitter.com/C4cWTX8t3L
Layun's opening goal was cancelled by Bobby Wood's counter attack, and as both teams entered a physical dispute, the 37-year old center back scored after a corner kick taken by Layun himself. When the game concluded, fans praised Márquez skills, criticized the harshness of the game and couldn't forget about the tycoon-turned-President elect. Here are some of their finest reactions.
That win was for #TRUMP VÍVA MEXÍCO!
— STAYGOLD (@Lexaintshit) November 12, 2016
Mood right now. VIVA MEXICO! #DosAUno pic.twitter.com/zgpVK3nWTF
— Eric Luna (@Eric_Luna7) November 12, 2016
It absolutely had to be Rafa Marquez!!!!
— SOCCER.COM (@soccerdotcom) November 12, 2016
"Please cryo-freeze Rafa Márquez, we'll need him in the 2018 World Cup"
Congelen a Rafa Márquez, lo vamos a necesitar en Rusia 2018.
— Dolorcillo Jr. (@Doiorcillo) November 12, 2016
Dirty game from both sides not gonna lie. Other than that very competitive match and that's what we wanted to see! #USAvMEX
— Aquiles Hernandez (@AQ_Hernandez) November 12, 2016
We can just blame Ohio twice this week #USAvMEX
— juan cagampang (@jcagampang) November 12, 2016
They're bring drugs, they're bringing crime, they're bringing their superior soccer skills #usavmex
— Freddy S. Vazquez (@FreddyyVaz) November 12, 2016
Even Landon Donovan had to admit Mexico's win on Twitter.
Tough way to start but it's a long process, still 9 games to go. Need to get a result Tuesday in Costa Rica #USAvMEX
— Landon Donovan (@landondonovan) November 12, 2016