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Mexico eliminates Canada in CONCACAF Nations League semifinal

Raul Jimenez scored in the opening minute and again in the 75th, lifting Mexico into the CONCACAF Nations League final with a 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday night in Inglewood, Calif.

Jimenez, a 33-year-old Fulham striker, scored his 36th and 37th international goals to thrill a stadium packed with fans of El Tri, welcomed as the home team whenever it plays in Southern California.

Mexico will face Panama on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium for the chance to become the first winner of this tournament other than the host U.S.

Panama opened the semifinals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Americans, who won the first three editions of this tournament.

After beating Honduras last November in the Nations League quarterfinals, Mexico has won back-to-back matches for the first time since its run to the 2023 Gold Cup title. El Tri won that trophy at SoFi Stadium, with Santi Gimenez's late goal beating Panama 1-0 in the final.

Mexico is back in form overall after a strong performance against Canada, which managed just one shot on target.

"We were a team today," Gimenez said. "We were a family, and we're very happy to be in the final. I think this Cup, we're coming to win it."

Coach Javier Aguirre used both of his most dangerous offensive players simultaneously, playing Jimenez at centre forward and Gimenez on the right side of the front line while deploying Alexis Vega on the left. The strategy worked against Canada.

"For me, it's an honor to play with Raul," said Gimenez, who plays for AC Milan. "I think he's a great striker. I need to learn a lot [from] him. We have a special connection because we're strikers that are doing well in the club. Of course, we haven't played in the club with two strikers, but it was nice. I'm

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