Mexico vs. Uruguay: Score, Reaction from 2016 Copa America

Mexico scored two goals late in the second half, most notably the game-winner by Rafael Marquez in the 85th minute, to defeat Uruguay 3-1 in Copa America Group C action at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.

Hector Herrera added one more goal in stoppage time to ensure the Mexico win, per ESPN FC:

Both teams finished the game with only 10 men. Uruguay lost Matias Vecino in the 45th minute after he received a red card, and Mexico's Andres Guardado left the pitch in the 73rd minute after picking up a red card of his own.

Uruguay tied the game one minute later, but Mexico's talent was the difference-maker in the final minutes.

It took only four minutes for Mexico to strike first. Originally given to Mexico forward Hector Herrera, the score was changed to an own goal and charged to Vecino.

Univision Deportes provided a clip of the game's first goal:

Jason Marquitz of Soccer Mexicana described the scene after the own goal:

The pregame festivities should have already been an indicator this game would not belong to Uruguay, as Copa America officials mistakenly played the wrong national anthem during introductions.

The officials delivered a formal apology before the second half, per Kevin Baxter of the Los Angeles Times:

Mexico dominated possession for the entirety of the first half. The Mexicans had the ball 73 percent of the time at one point and went into halftime with a 61 possession percentage.

Vecino picked up his second yellow card of the game toward the close of the first half, capping off his rough match with a red card, per the Copa America:

Mexico spent the first 30 minutes of the second half trying to capitalize on its man advantage. While Mexico could've gone for the finishing goal, it played a proficient second half and tried to avoid doing too much with the ball.

But that strategy would come back to haunt Mexico in the 74th minute, when Guardado was taken off the pitch.

One minute later, Diego Godin's header was the equalizer Uruguay was looking for, evening the match at 1-1, via Fox Soccer:

Aaron West of Fox Sports reacted to the much-needed goal for the depleted Uruguay squad:

But after looking like it was left for dead, Mexico took the lead in the 85th minute thanks to Marquez's goal. Cesar Hernandez of ESPN FC documented the hectic scene in Glendale:

The Mexicans nearly let the game get away from them because of boneheaded plays, but they showed why they're a favorite to win the tournament. They managed to snag the full three points, and Herrera's goal was the perfect way for Mexico to cap off the win.

Mexico now has three points in Group C and is tied with Venezuela atop the leaderboard. Mexico will face Jamaica on Thursday, while Uruguay will take on Venezuela.

Post-Match Reaction

Defenseman Hector Moreno talked about how Mexico boss Juan Carlos Osorio reminds him of several well-known managers who have seen success over the years.

"There are similarities between Osorio, [Louis] Van Gaal and [Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino]," he said, per ESPN FC's Tom Marshall. "They all like to play football and build from the back."

Mexico midfielder Miguel Layun was one of the best players on the pitch for El Tri, but he realizes the rest of the journey is far from over, per Marshall:

It was a rough second half for Mexico goalie Alfredo Talavera, who gave up that equalizing goal late, but Mexico was able to come through in the end.

"It was the type of game we expected," Talavera said, per Marshall. "It wasn't going to be easy."