Another embarrassing draw for Mexico as Uzbekistan snatches victory from Jimmy Lozano's squad

Mexico raised concerns about the team's defense as El Tri was unable to beat the Asians

'El Tri' had its second test of theJimmy Lozano era on Tuesday at theMercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, in a match against Uzbekistan that on paper looked easier than last Saturday's match against Australia. Nothing could have been further from the truth.

Csar 'Chino' Huerta was a starter thanks to his great performance against Australia, as was the other scorer against the 'Socceroos', Ral Jimnez.

Before the first 10 minutes, both had already had chances, but the rival defense prevented them from scoring.

Uzbekistan reached Guillermo Ochoa's goal only once until the 17th minute when Abdikholikov jumped with ease between El Tri's center-backs to head the ball into the right corner of the Salernitana goalkeeper. A bucket of cold water for the Mexican National Team which was down 0-1. Two minutes later, Raul Jimenez evened the score to the delight of fans in attendance.

The goal was a great offensive play involving a shot from'Piojo' Alvarado thatJimenez took advantage of to cross the ball past the Uzbekistan goalkeeper.

Just when the first half was about to end, Uzbekistan scored their second goal on a great play on the left flank of the field that exhibited Mexico's poor skill in their defensive line by allowing a cross that Turgunboev turned into a strong shot to Ochoa's right.

In the second half, Jaime Lozano made two changes, taking off Orbeln Pineda and Jess Angulo, and sending on Jordi Cortizo and Jess Gallardo. A few minutes later he sent onAntuna and Romo to strengthen the midfield, but the team's mobility did not improve. When the Mexicans were at their most desperate.

In the75th minute, Jordi Cortizo went down in the Asians box. The