Mexico and Peru share the points in friendly

Mexico and Peru played out a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.

Peru took the lead in the 26th minute when Jairo Vélez found the net to give his side a 1-0 advantage at half-time.

Mexico responded early in the second half and levelled the score in the 49th minute. Víctor Guzmán headed home from a free-kick delivered by Denzell García to make it 1-1.

Both teams had opportunities to find a winning goal, but neither side could break the deadlock in the closing stages.

The result means Mexico have drawn both of their matches in the current international window, having also finished 1-1 against Colombia. The team are now preparing for another friendly against the United States on October 3.

Peru, meanwhile, will continue their preparations with another international fixture in the United States.