Mexico started like a house on fire as Carlos Salcido smashed in a volley from 25 yards out and then Chicharito Hernandez linked up with Gio Dos Santos for a goal within minutes of the first one. It looked like it was going to rain goals on the Golden Jaguars.
El Tri had to wait till after the second half to add another entirely through the mistakes of the dithering Guyana defense as John Rodriguez scored an own goal. El Tri then took a hit of their own as Hector Moreno scored an own goal to narrow the margin.