## México vs. Valencia ### Preseason match that ended in a 3-1 victory for the Spanish team In the match played at Mestalla, the Mexican National Team lost 3-1 to Valencia in the first of three friendlies scheduled in Europe. Just 16 minutes into the match, Mexican forward Henry Martín scored the first goal of the game; when Valencia goalkeeper Iago Herrerín repelled a shot from ‘Tecatito’ Corona, the ball fell to Martín who scored the first goal for El Tri. Nine minutes later, Valencia's Yunus Musah managed to level the score. In the second half, Mexican coach Gerardo Martino made several substitutions, and it was when Luis Chávez left the field that Valencia took advantage of the midfield gap to dominate the match. At 74 minutes, Justin Kluivert scored the second goal for Valencia, and in minute 86, Eray Cömert scored the final goal of the game. Mexico's next friendly match is against Colombia on September 27 in Santa Clara, California, and on September 30, they will face Peru in Lima. The match served Mexico to continue preparing for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which will start on November 20. México is framed in Group C, with Argentina, Poland, and Saudi Arabia.
