In a breathtaking turn of events in the World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and Honduras, El Tri won against Los Catrachos, 1-0.

The defeat of Honduras against Mexico occurred in the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano. The said stadium is located in San Pedro Sula, BolaVip reported.

Edson Alvarez was hailed as the hero of the night after he made the winning goal with 20 minutes left for the match, per Sporting News.

Alvarez's kick prompted a corner kick from Hector Herrera at the near post, securing EL Tri's win against Honduras.

According to The Athletic, Mexico's anemic attack remains a concern, following the 90-minute match against Honduras that highlighted performances from Alvarez and Herrera.

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Public Reacts on Mexico's Match Against Honduras

Football fans were quick to react to the win Mexico gained on Sunday.

One user said that the world cup qualifier against Honduras and Mexico got them stressed.

Another fan expressed her relief after the game, thanking that Mexico was able to gain a desperate win against Honduras.

A football fan also posted the Mexican flag, celebrating El Tri's win against Los Ctarachos on Sunday. However, not everyone was pleased with the match.

One user blatantly expressed his opposition to Mexico winning from Honduras with only one point.

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Meanwhile, another commenter was disappointed in the match, claiming that the world cup qualifier this year against Mexico and Honduras had the worst "halfs" they had ever seen. The user also claimed that anyone who has legs can beat Honduras' national football team.

Mexico Needs to Win Against El Salvador to Secure World Cup in Qatar

Although Mexico won against Honduras on Sunday, El Tri could not directly qualify to Qatar because El Salvador was beaten by Costa Rica with a score of 2-1, per BolaVip.

The Athletic noted that Mexico is now set to face El Salvador on Wednesday night at the Estadio Azteca.

BolaVip noted that Mexico needs at least a draw with El Salvador to guarantee that they will play in the World Cup to be held in Qatar.

According to Sporting News, the U.S.A., Mexico, and Costa Rica are guaranteed to finish in the league's top four. The outlet furthered that the top three get automatic berths to Qatar.

If Mexico loses against El Salvador on Wednesday, Mexico will be hailed as the fourth runner-up in the World Cup qualifiers 2022.

It is not a total loss for Mexico if ever, because the fourth runner-up will be given a spot to play in June's intercontinental playoffs. Details of the said match remain unclear, but The Sporting News noted that it may be held in New Zealand or the Solomon Islands.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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