With their manager Juan Carlos Osorio suspended and watching from the stands, Mexico put together a solid performance in San Diego on Sunday night. They scored the opening goal against El Salvador, and despite conceding an equalizer, went on to open their Gold Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory.

Mexico started slow, with Rodolfo Zelaya testing José Corona with a shot on target in the 2nd minute. But within the first 10 minutes, El Tri had the lead. Hedgardo Marín scored the opener, heading in a free kick by Elias Hernández that was perfectly floated to the back post.