The conditions for a debut couldn't have been better.
Without much concern from the coaching of his first rival, Jesús Ramírez accepted the challenge of interim coach to solve things within a short amount of time and work, and without having many players from which to choose.
Though prevented from the players on Chivas and América, because of their participation in the Copa Libertadores, Ramírez opted for the easiest method. He combined players of experience, such as Oswaldo Sánchez and Sinha, among others, with some from his world championship U-17 squad. Ramírez utilized a functional system and México exhibited much more determination.
César Villaluz scored the only goal of the game. And it was evident, again, the team failed to convert in key opportunities.
It's true the ingenuousness of the rival allowed for certain advantages in the development of the match, and no margin for a profound analysis. But it's necessary to recognize that the first experience was positive.
At least the victory returned a smile and hope to the more-than 56,000 spectators who arrived at Qwest Stadium in Seattle, and to the remainder of the Mexicans who followed vividly the first test after era of Hugo Sánchez.
The face of the future, México faces Argentina on June 4th, then on June 8th, México plays Perú in friendly exhibition matches. Activity for México's Tricolor continues on June 15th and the 21st when they play Belize in a qualifying match. In these four matches, the Mexican Federation of Soccer has confirmed that "Chucho" Ramírez will be in charge. Discounting that México will pass through without problems against Belize, the squad plays the qualifyers in August, where most likely they will be among Jamaica, Honduras and Canadá. From the four national teams, two will advance to the hexagonal final. But this will be due to the ratification of Ramírez to the coaching position, or the arrival of the new coach.
The declarations of the Secretary General Decio de María, who indicates there's no hurry to contract the successor of Sánchez, and there's no limit on the money to carry out the hiring, although Jorge Vergara presented that by the end of April, he could have a surprise, but denied any economic offers.
It's been questioned whether the Mexican Federation has the time to arm a competition squad, especially if they contract an outside coach who doesn't know the team?
What is the message that is sent mentioning that money is no impediment? Knowingly contracting the best coach in the world will not guarantee qualification to South Africa in 2010.
While the dignitaries of Mexican soccer travel to Europe to meet with important strategists, the only one best bet for Ramírez is 'Chucho' himself, who without a doubt accepted the challenge with the hope of remaining in the position.