Guillermo Ochoa (7/10):
Made his presence felt whenever Australia tested Mexico in the second half. The thousands of fans at the Rose Bowl gave him a loud ovation, and he responded with the kind of calm that has defined so much of his career with Mexico.
Santiago Gimenez (5/10):
Still cannot find the back of the net for Mexico. Tried to connect with teammates and move into open pockets, but the ball rarely arrived in truly dangerous areas. A frustrating night for a striker who badly needs a goal.
Cesar Huerta (5/10):
His biggest strength is his dribbling and ability to take defenders one-on-one, but he barely showed either against Australia. A quiet performance from a player who usually offers more spark.
Israel Reyes (7/10):
Produced a great defensive interception to stop Australia from creating a clear scoring chance. Brought stability after coming on and made a strong case with limited minutes.
Cesar Montes (6/10):
Looked a bit shaky on the ball, almost as if he still needs more minutes to reach his best form before June 11. The friendly against Serbia in Toluca will be important for him, especially because he is likely to start.
Gilberto Mora (6/10):
Similar to Fidalgo, he had a hard time adapting to his teammates. Could not combine well or influence the game the way he would have hoped. The talent is obvious, but this was not his sharpest night.
Julian Quiñones (6/10):
Asked for the ball often and tried to operate in a more creative role behind Santiago Gimenez. Did not get many scoring chances, but his willingness to take responsibility was noticeable.
Erik Lira (7/10):
Brought calmness every time he got on the ball. His control and decision-making continue to make him look like a strong candidate to start against South Africa on June 11.
Obed Vargas (6/10):
Added balance in central midfield alongside Lira. Did not do anything spectacular, but helped Mexico settle and gave Aguirre another useful look at his midfield depth.