Liceaga made a crucial intervention to preserve Mexico’s lead in the 45’+4’’, denying an effort from long-range from Emmanuel Hernández.
The second half began with Mexico reduced to ten players in the 51’ when Liceaga was shown a red card for a foul just outside the penalty area.
The hosts doubled their lead in the 59’ through an own goal by defender Emmanuel Brenes.
El Tricolor goalkeeper Cristo Navarrete, who entered as a substitute, delivered an acrobatic save to deny a powerful shot from Kaden Farrier in the 90’+8’.
Mexico will face Guatemala in its third and final Group Stage match on Thursday. Costa Rica takes on Antigua and Barbuda on the same day.
