MEXICO’S Gold Cup clash with Canada was halted last night after ant-gay chants from supporters.
Hector Herrera’s stoppage-time winner set up a final showdown against USA for El Tricolor.
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But it was the disgusting behaviour of Mexican fans that stole the headlines after the game was temporarily stopped midway through the second half.
The incident occurred with just two minutes remaining as the homophobic chant broke out amongst a segment of the Mexican supporters.
The referee abruptly blew the whistle to stop the action and refused to continue until the chanting was stopped.
It is the latest sorry and embarrassing incident for Mexico’s soccer federation.
They have already been fined on multiple occasions by Fifa as a result of the chant — with one report stating it is over 15 times already – with the punishments set to escalate.
The last action taken by football’s governing body included ordering two upcoming World Cup qualifying matches to be played behind closed doors.
Fortunately the match was restarted but heartbreak was in store for the brave Canadians.
VAR intervened for Mexico to be awarded a penalty following a review on a foul by Donell Henry inside the box and Orbelin Pineda converted to put them ahead at the break.
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A brilliant finish from Tajon Buchanan drew Canada level early into the second period before the late drama.
Mexico were awarded another spot-kick after another VAR review but this time Carlos Salcedo’s effort was saved by Maxime Crepeau.
But following the stop in play, it was Herrera who pounced to fire home in stoppage time to hand Tata Martino’s side the win after what transpired to be a furious encounter.
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