Mexico hero Elias Hernandez salutes 'strong' Ghana despite friendly win in Houston

Published on: 29 June 2017
Mexico hero Elias Hernandez salutes 'strong' Ghana despite friendly win in Houston
Elias Hernandez

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."

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