Raul Jimenez was the headline-maker for Mexico last night as his penalty secured a 1-0 victory for El Tri over the Netherlands in a friendly at the Amsterdam Arena.
TheNorth Americans emerged victorious in what was a fairly even game that saw few clear-cut chances.
Mexico’s penalty came about on the hour mark, when new Manchester City signing Nathan Ake was adjudged to have pulled Jimenez down in the area.
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The Molineux star dusted himself down and converted the resulting spot-kick.
It was a good all-round showing from Jimenez, who was somewhat off-colour in Wolves’ last game against Fulham.
One man who also caught the eye of the night was winger Jesus Corona, who was actually linked with a move to Wolves last month (A Bola).
The 27-year-old started to the right of Jimenez in a three-pronged attack, and was something of a menace with his speed and ball retention.
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He gave young Owen Wijndal the runaround, and almost scored a sensational solo goal in the 74th minute but for a good save from Tim Krul.
His performance was hailed on social media by neutral supporters watching the game:
Jesus Corona is on another level of skill. So underrated
— Freddy (@freddyxvera) October 7, 2020
Jesus Corona has to be one of the most underrated players on this planet.
— 𝕵𝖆𝖈𝖔𝖇🇲🇽 (@DonRxshy) October 7, 2020
Jesús Corona is honestly so good, the fact that he stills playing in Portugal is criminal. I cannot think of any team that wouldn’t get improved by signing him
— . (@BellisBall) October 7, 2020
Good to see Jesus Corona is still a baller.
— Chief (@ChiefPunter) October 7, 2020
Jesus Corona vs Netherlands. What a player Wolves missed.
— Gio Aurelius (@JorgeAurelius) October 7, 2020
Jesus corona what a player 🥵
— Ben Davidson (@bendavidson25) October 7, 2020
Jesus corona breaking hips
— Chiino (@chhiino4) October 7, 2020
Im still upset Wolves didn’t sign Jesus Corona to pair with Raul Jimenez. It’s such a good pair. Tecatito is above anyone playing alongside him now 🤨
— Sisco (@TheDudeSisco) October 7, 2020