Raul sparks Mexico fightback

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Fulham forward Raul Jimenez played a crucial role in helping Mexico overturn a 2-0 first leg defeat against Honduras to reach the Nations League semi-finals.

Jimenez grabbed a vital goal for his country – arriving at the far post to fire home Jesus Orozco's ball across the box, in a similar fashion to how he equalised against Arsenal in Fulham’s win over the Gunners at Craven Cottage last season. Raul then went close with a trademark bicycle kick before turning provider to set up Henry Martin with a flick on from a corner.

Jorge Sanchez put the Mexicans in front on aggregate and, after Raul was replaced in the closing stages to a rapturous reception, Martin made sure of their progression by making it 4-0 on the night with a clinical penalty in added time.