Mexico open Copa America Centenario with 3-1 win over Uruguay

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsMexico opened their Copa America Centenario with a win by beating Uruguay 3-1 as long-serving captain Rafael Marquez scored.

El Tri got the party atmosphere started after only five minutes when Matias Vecino headed into the back of his own net following a superb cross from Andres Guardado.

Vecino's mind was clearly not in the game, and in the 45th minute, the midfielder was a given a second yellow for a foul on Jesus "Tecatito" Corona.

But Mexico failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage, and by contrast, Los Charruas looked double motivated to score the equalizer.

In the 73rd minute, Andres Guardado was sent off for Mexico, leaving El Tri down to ten men…