It was a very dull affair that never had any kind of flow.
The most excitement came from Angola keeper Joao Ricardo, who had numerous world class saves and world class blunders.
The Portuguese resident Ricardo has not been under contract with a club team in over a year.
Mexico's ineptness kept alive chances for Angola in this tournament.
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The Mexicans did manage to hit the woodwork a couple times though.
The first time was in the 14th minute, when Rafael Marquez's free kick was deflected off the Angolan wall and into the post.
Mexico should have scored in the 56th minute.
With Angola keeper Ricardo way off his line from a just made clearance, Jesus Arellano's shot was kept off the line by a defender.
A red card in the 79th minute, as Angola's Andre foolishly handled the ball at center field for his second yellow.
Two minutes from time and Mexico hit the woodwork for a second time with an Omar Bravo shot.
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