Memo Ochoa wants to be a World Cup player after shining in AEL Limassol FC's victory
Memo Ochoa shuts the curtain with great saves in AEL Limassol FC's victory, showing he's still thinking about the Mexican national team
The experienced five-time World Cup goalkeeper for Mexico, Guillermo Ochoa, showed he's still raising his hand to receive an opportunity with El Tri for the 2026 World Cup with a great performance in AEL's victory Limassol FC defeated Enosis Neon Paralimni 3-0 in Matchday 10 of the Cypriot League. In a match where the Mexican goalkeeper was the star at the Alphamega Stadium, he displayed a solid and disciplined performance, demonstrating that he is on the path to regaining his top form and aspiring to a call-up for the Mexican national team in the decisive stages. Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa faced a relatively calm match, largely due to the excellent work of his defense. The Mexican goalkeeper's composure helped maintain order and neutralize any surprises. Even so, in the 70th minute, Ochoa was given a crucial test, responding with a spectacular save after a rebound inside the penalty area, showing that his abilities remain undiminished. Memo Ochoa's brilliant save was applauded and celebrated as if he had scored a goal, recognizing his high level of play and World Cup experience at 40 years old, demonstrating that he knows how to perform in crucial moments. Key moments, as he received a blow during the play, but he immediately got up to continue between the posts and added his third match without conceding a goal.
The match
AEL Limassol FC was the clear dominator of the match, where they showed great precision in their passing and high pressure, causing the scoring to open very early with a play by Luther Singh, who served a pinpoint pass directed to Leo Natel where the Brazilian did not hesitate to blast the ball past the opposing goalkeeper in the 10th minute, unleashing euphoria in the stands in an action that was reviewed by VAR, but it was determined to keep the goal. In the second half, AEL Limassol FC increased their lead with goals in the 59th minute through Fernando Forestieri, who capitalized on a back pass inside the area to make it 2-0 with a precise shot, and in the 65th minute, South African Luther Singh made it 3-0.The next challenge for the Limassol team will be against the powerful APOEL Nicosia FC, in a match scheduled for November 23 at the GSP Stadium, where Memo Ochoa's squad will have a great opportunity to show that they have grown in leadership and that they can compete for important things.

