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Suriname Vs Mexico, CONCACAF Gold Cup: El Tri Are Through To The Knockout Rounds

Defender Cesar Montes scored twice in a six-minute span in the second half and defending champion Mexico struggled early but managed to get past Suriname 2-0 on Wednesday night to secure a spot in the knockout round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Montes opened the scoring on a header off a corner kick in the 57 and added another goal in the 63rd minute for the Mexicans, who defeated the Dominican Republic 3-2 in the opening match of the tournament. With three goals in the tournament, the 28-year-old defender, who plays for Lokomotiv of Moscow, currently shares the scoring lead with Costa Rican Manfred Ugalde.

CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_Etienne Vaessen
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Suriname goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen, left, watches a header by Mexico defender César Montes enter his net for a goal during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_Santiago Gimenez
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Mexico forward Santiago Gimenez (11) attacks against Suriname goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen, left, and defender Shaquille Pinas (19) during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_Alexis Vega
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Mexico forward Alexis Vega (10) jumps on teammate César Montes, not visible, after Montes scored a goal against Suriname during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_César Montes
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Mexico defender César Montes, left, celebrates his side's second goal with teammate Julián Quiñones during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Suriname in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_César Montes
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Mexico defender César Montes (3) celebrates his goal with Marcel Ruiz during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Suriname in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_Marcel Ruiz
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Mexico forward Marcel Ruiz (14) attacks against Suriname goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen (23) during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_Ángel Malagón
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Mexico goalkeeper Ángel Malagón makes a save on a shot by Suriname midfielder Denzel Jubitana during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_Denzel Jubitana
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Suriname midfielder Denzel Jubitana (10) shoots against Mexico during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_Ángel Malagón
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Mexico goalkeeper Ángel Malagón controls the ball against Suriname during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Arlington, Texas.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer match Suriname Vs Mexico in Texas_Mexico supporter
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Suriname Vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

A Mexico supporter looks on prior to a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match between Mexico and Suriname in Arlington, Texas.

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