The youth of soccer has been demonstrating the future of international soccer in Mexico for the past month and the celebration ends Sunday when one rising squad of youths will be crown U-17 FIFA World Cup champions.
The final two squads are Mexico and Uruguay, who will meet Sunday at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for the top prize of the tournament.
The Mexican team had its share of doubtfulness well it trailed a strong Germany squad in the semifinals.
Mexico struck first in the beginning minutes with a header by Julio Gomez as the Mexicans celebrated the early success.
The smiles would not last long as Germany responded with a goal of its own seven minutes later. The two teams remained tied ending the first half.
By the 60th minute, Germany took the lead while Mexico began to wonder if its campaign to another U-17 World Cup title will be ending in the hands of the Germans,
Without hesitation Mexico continued to strike on goal and 18 minutes later Mexico got its answer off a corner kick and tied the match.
Soon later Gomez found himself injured and the Mexicans were left to force extra time in a 2-2 draw or score another goal with 10 minutes to go in the match.
The rising hero with a bandage wrapped around his head, Gomez, returned into the game as Mexico had a final chance to win the match with another corner kick.
As the ball with up and toward the goal, it was deflected and without thinking, Gomez scored the winning goal for Mexico to send them off to the finals.
The heroic performance by Gomez has created a avalanche of momentum for Mexico as it looks to win its second U-17 World Cup. The country won its last one in 2005, that was led by Carlos Vela.
The team will not have a easy run to the trophy because they will have Uruguay in the way, the team who shutout Brazil in a 3-0 win.
Uruguay jumped on top of Brazil with a penalty in the first half.
In the second half Uruguay poured two more goals in to send a messaged to everyone that it is not settling for a trip to the finals but to win the trophy too.
The two performances by Mexico and Uruguay in the semifinals sets up a awesome match. The two teams have been outstanding throughout the tournament as both won difficult games against outstanding opponents.
The two teams have came out from the pack and Sunday will be their chance to claim the world's prize and mark history in their young lives.
Without a doubt Mexico will have the home field advantage and will be favorites in the match but Uruguay has other plans too.
It will be a exciting match and Mexico will emerge as the clear winners.
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