Mexico benefitted from Alexis Vega’s quick reactions and a fortuitous late own goal to remain on track to defend its Concacaf Gold Cup title with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Alexis Vega snapped a scoreless streak in international play as Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.

Alexis Vega snapped a 19-match scoreless streak in international play with a goal in the 49th minute and defending champion Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday night.