June 28, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Saudi Arabian defender Ali Majrashi (26) and Mexican striker Alexis Vega (10) battle for the ball in the second half in the quarter -finals in the 2025 Gold Cup at the National Facility Stadium. Compulsory Credit: Rick Scuter-Imagn Photographs
Defending Champion Mexico, Saturday night in Glendale, Ariza, Glendale, Ariza, found the touch in the second half and went to the Concacaf Gold Cup semi-final with a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.
Mexico will face Honduras in Santa Clara, California on Wednesday. Honduras released Panama after a 1-1 draw in the 5-4 penalty in the quarterfinals earlier on Saturday in Glendale.
Alexis Vega scored Mexico on the board after 49 minutes after his initial shot was stopped by Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Nawaf al-Aqidi. Vega put a rebound and the goal was confirmed after a review of no violations.
Abdullah mad from Saudi Arabia in the 81st minute tried to divert Mexican crossing pass, Wager instead put it to his goalkeeper to achieve his own goal and a 2-0 deficit.
Mexico controlled 60.3 percent of the possession of Saudi Arabia and was reflected in more shots in attempts (18-1), a shot on goal (5-0) and corner kicks (7-2).
Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Al-Aqidi made four savings, Wager Mexican Angel Malagon didn’t have one.
Mexico had moved to the group with a 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic, 2-0 Surinam shutdown and a carefree lottery with Costa Rica to win in Group A with seven points.
Saudi Arabia beat Haiti 1-0, lost 1-0 in the United States and tied Trinidada and Tobago 1-1 to finish second in Group D.
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