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Mexico vs Venezuela EN VIVO - Final por el oro en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe
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Mexico vs Venezuela EN VIVO - Final por el oro en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico and Venezuela will compete for the gold medal in the men's football final at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
  • The match is scheduled for August 7 at the Estadio Cibao FC in the Dominican Republic.
  • Mexico aims to defend its title from three years ago, having defeated Venezuela in the group stage.

Mexico and Venezuela are set to clash for the gold medal in the men's football final at the Central American and Caribbean Games. The highly anticipated match will take place on Friday, August 7, at the Estadio Cibao FC in the Dominican Republic, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 PM Central Mexico time.

The Mexican U-23 team, seeking to retain the title they won three years ago in San Salvador, enters the final as a favorite. They topped their group after victories against Venezuela and Guatemala, and a draw with host nation Dominican Republic. In the semifinals, Mexico secured their spot in the final with a dominant victory over Panama.

Mexican player Gael Garcรญa expressed the team's determination, stating, "We are going to kill ourselves on the field." He highlighted the team's unity and resilience, emphasizing that they play like a family and never give up. Garcรญa also acknowledged the pressure to win but expressed confidence in the team's preparation and collective effort.

Venezuelan coach Eduardo Arce recognized the challenge posed by Mexico, noting the improvements his team has made since their earlier group stage encounter. He acknowledged Mexico's historical dominance in the games, having won seven gold medals, but stressed that Venezuela is prepared for the final showdown. The match will be broadcast on various channels, including Claro Sports, FOX Sports, Imagen Televisiรณn, and AYM Sports.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.