Mexico emerged triumphant against Ghana thanks to Elias Hernandez's 32nd-minute penalty at NRG Stadium in the United States on Wednesday.
A second-string Mexico team battled to a 1-0 win over Ghana in an international friendly in Houston.
With Mexico's stars Javier Hernandez, Carlos Vela, Hirving Lozano, Giovani dos Santos and Andres Guardado away in Russia preparing for Thursday's Confederations Cup semi-final against Germany, Wednesday's fixture was a chance for the CONCACAF Gold Cup squad to impress.
And the Mexicans emerged triumphant thanks to Elias Hernandez's 32nd-minute penalty at NRG Stadium in the United States.
Luis Pompilio Paez – Juan Carlos Osorio's assistant – oversaw proceedings in Houston.