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No homophobic chant as Mexico defeats Nigeria at Coliseum – Daily News

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No homophobic chant as Mexico defeats Nigeria at Coliseum – Daily News

Mexican fans wave flags before the game between Nigeria and Mexico during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico reacts to his goal, to take a 2-0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico celebrates his goal, to take a 2-0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico celebrates his goal with Erick Gutierrez, to take a 1 -0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Mexican fans hold flags during an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Mexican fans during an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anthony Shimaga #4 of Nigeria gets checked by Erick Gutierrez #14 of Mexico during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico controls a pass in front of Adekunle Adeleke #13 of Nigeria during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico is defended by Emmanuel Oluesi #20 of Nigeria during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Carlos Salcedo #3 and Gilberto Sepulveda #19 attempt a header during the first half in an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nigeria and Mexico line up for the National Anthems during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anthony Sjimaga #4 of Nigeria clears a header away from Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico with Olisa Ndah #6 during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hirving Lozano #22 of Mexico defends against Emmanuel Oluesi #20 of Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alfredo Talavera #1 and Gilberto Sepulveda #19 celebrate a 4-0 win over Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alfredo Talavera #1 tries to help Ibrahim Sunusi #24 with a cramp in a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anayo Iwuala #7 of Nigeria tries to gain control of the ball in front of Efrain Alvarez #18 of Mexico in a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Jonathan Dos Santos #6 of Mexico scores past Bobo Stanley Nwabili #16 of Nigeria to take a 4-0 lead during the second half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Head Coach of the Mexican National team Gerardo Martino directs play in a 4-0 win over Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Ibrahim Sunusi #24 of Nigeria shakes hands with Alfredo Talavera #1 after a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili (16) watches as Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera scores a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Luis Rodriguez (21) and Nigeria forward Anayo Iwuala (7) run to the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico and Nigeria play the first half of their international friendly soccer match at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico players celebrate after forward Rogelio Funes Mori (11) scored a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) takes control of the ball from Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against the Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria forward Charles Atshimene (11) and Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) kick the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Luis Rodriguez (21) celebrates after midfielder Hector Herrera scored a goal against the Nigeria during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili, left, watches as Mexico forward Rogelio Funes Mori scores a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico forward Rogelio Funes Mori (11) gets a hug from forward Hirving Lozano (22) after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) and Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) jump up to head the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico forward Hirving Lozano (22) takes control of the ball from Nigeria midfielder Anthony Shimaga (4) and defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) and Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) jump up to head the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fans greet Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) and defender Efrain Alvarez (18) as they celebrate scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera (16) reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili (16) reacts after Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera scored a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

A fan waves a Mexican flag during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria forward Charles Atshimene (11) is tripped up by Mexico defender Carlos Salcedo (3) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fans sing the Mexican national anthem before an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Erick Gutierrez (14) tries to take control of the ball from Nigeria midfielder Anthony Shimaga (4) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

A fan waves a Mexican flag before an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LOS ANGELES — Moments before the Mexican and Nigerian men’s national soccer teams kicked off an exhibition match at the L.A. Coliseum on Saturday night, Hector Herrera stood with his teammates at the center circle to offer one more reminder.

An announced crowd of 53,258, the vast majority of patrons clad in Mexico’s green, white and red, were gathered to cheer their beloved El Tri in the Coliseum’s first full capacity event since the pandemic.

As Herrera echoed a message that was unmissable on the grounds throughout the evening — chanting a homophobic slur that had long been part of the ritual of Mexican men’s national team matches can only bring negative consequences for the team you love — the largest crowd in the city since pandemic restrictions were lifted on June 15 fell as quiet as it got all night.

When Herrera wrapped up his comments the sort of unmistakable roar that only occurs when people congregate in such large numbers rose from the stands.

For Herrera, the Mexican national team, and Soccer United Marketing, which organized the MexTour series, the event went off without any notable malintent from the fans.

The chant that plagued Mexican soccer has been inaudible from the stands since FIFA announced a fine and a two-match ban on spectators for competitive matches in Mexico last month.

On Saturday, match officials were not presented with a scenario in which they were required to stop the action or take players off the field as part of FIFA’s anti-discriminatory protocol that was instituted in 2019.

Instead, two minutes after the game began, Herrera quickly lifted the crowd once more by beating Nigerian goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili for the first of Mexico’s four goals in a shutout victory.

Fielding a squad of primarily domestic players, Nigeria remained winless all-time against Mexico (0-2-4).

In the 4th minute, Mexico had Nigeria scrambling and a ball over the top by Jesus Corona found Hirving Lozano, who dished it to goal scorer Rogelio Funes Mori.

The Mexican faithful cheered and screamed as Herrera hoped they would, and by the seventh minute the crowd came together for its first wave around the Coliseum.

Herrera did his part to keep up the positive spirit by cleaning up a saved shot from outside the 18 yard box, giving him a brace and Mexico a 3-0 lead in the 52nd minute. The 31-year-old midfielder who plays professionally for Atletico Madrid earned MVP honors.

L.A. Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos entered the match in the second half and capped Mexico’s 4-0 win in the 78th minute when he deftly controlled a pass that came over the top of the Nigerian backline with his right foot and hit a dipping half-volley into the back of the net.

El Tri, which outshot Nigeria 16 to 3, returns to competition with the start of the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage on July 10.

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Rangers secure 1-0 away win over Egypt’s Pyramids FC

Rangers secure 1-0 away win over Egypt’s Pyramids FC

Enugu Rangers International yesterday stunned Egyptian rising power, Pyramids FC 1-0 in Cairo to end their four-match winning streak in the Confederation Cup group stage.

Ifeanyi George latched onto a long pass from Msonter Shimaga to skip past his marker and beat the advancing keeper in the 73rd minute.

The hosts were guilty of squandering some easy chances, including a glaring one from…

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Caf Confederation Cup: Enugu Rangers go for broke against ASC Kara

The Flying Antelopes cannot afford anything short of victory to progress to the group stage of the second-tier continental club competitionOne of Nigeria’s flag bearers in the Caf Confederation Cup, Enugu Rangers, take on Togolese club ASC Kara for a place in the group stage of the competition on Sunday.Last weekend in Lome, the Flying Antelopes suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg tie against the reigning Togolese champions.With this development, Rangers would be looking to overturn that deficit in Sunday’s second leg tie at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.Fully aware that this is a make-or-mar encounter, Rangers were in a closed camp perfecting their strategies for the ASCK tie for three days this weeThe Flying Antelopes manager Benedict Ugwu has hinted there could be changes to his team as he is looking for the perfect mix of players who could deliver on the much-coveted group stage ticket.Ugwu may be handing starting roles to the likes of Kingsley Eleje, Saidu Mutawakilu and Chinonso Eziekpe.Regular suspects Tony Shimaga, Ibrahim Olawoyin, Uche John, Ikechukwu Ibenegbu, Ifeanyi George and Nnamdi Egbujuo should also all be involved as Rangers go all out to earn the group stage... source: https://nigeriasoccernet.com/

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No homophobic chant as Mexico defeats Nigeria at Coliseum – Daily News

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No homophobic chant as Mexico defeats Nigeria at Coliseum – Daily News

Mexican fans wave flags before the game between Nigeria and Mexico during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico reacts to his goal, to take a 2-0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico celebrates his goal, to take a 2-0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico celebrates his goal with Erick Gutierrez, to take a 1 -0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Mexican fans hold flags during an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Mexican fans during an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anthony Shimaga #4 of Nigeria gets checked by Erick Gutierrez #14 of Mexico during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico controls a pass in front of Adekunle Adeleke #13 of Nigeria during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico is defended by Emmanuel Oluesi #20 of Nigeria during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Carlos Salcedo #3 and Gilberto Sepulveda #19 attempt a header during the first half in an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nigeria and Mexico line up for the National Anthems during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anthony Sjimaga #4 of Nigeria clears a header away from Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico with Olisa Ndah #6 during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hirving Lozano #22 of Mexico defends against Emmanuel Oluesi #20 of Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alfredo Talavera #1 and Gilberto Sepulveda #19 celebrate a 4-0 win over Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alfredo Talavera #1 tries to help Ibrahim Sunusi #24 with a cramp in a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anayo Iwuala #7 of Nigeria tries to gain control of the ball in front of Efrain Alvarez #18 of Mexico in a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Jonathan Dos Santos #6 of Mexico scores past Bobo Stanley Nwabili #16 of Nigeria to take a 4-0 lead during the second half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Head Coach of the Mexican National team Gerardo Martino directs play in a 4-0 win over Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Ibrahim Sunusi #24 of Nigeria shakes hands with Alfredo Talavera #1 after a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili (16) watches as Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera scores a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Luis Rodriguez (21) and Nigeria forward Anayo Iwuala (7) run to the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico and Nigeria play the first half of their international friendly soccer match at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico players celebrate after forward Rogelio Funes Mori (11) scored a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) takes control of the ball from Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against the Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria forward Charles Atshimene (11) and Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) kick the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Luis Rodriguez (21) celebrates after midfielder Hector Herrera scored a goal against the Nigeria during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili, left, watches as Mexico forward Rogelio Funes Mori scores a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico forward Rogelio Funes Mori (11) gets a hug from forward Hirving Lozano (22) after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) and Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) jump up to head the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico forward Hirving Lozano (22) takes control of the ball from Nigeria midfielder Anthony Shimaga (4) and defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) and Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) jump up to head the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fans greet Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) and defender Efrain Alvarez (18) as they celebrate scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera (16) reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili (16) reacts after Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera scored a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

A fan waves a Mexican flag during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria forward Charles Atshimene (11) is tripped up by Mexico defender Carlos Salcedo (3) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fans sing the Mexican national anthem before an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Erick Gutierrez (14) tries to take control of the ball from Nigeria midfielder Anthony Shimaga (4) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

A fan waves a Mexican flag before an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LOS ANGELES — Moments before the Mexican and Nigerian men’s national soccer teams kicked off an exhibition match at the L.A. Coliseum on Saturday night, Hector Herrera stood with his teammates at the center circle to offer one more reminder.

An announced crowd of 53,258, the vast majority of patrons clad in Mexico’s green, white and red, were gathered to cheer their beloved El Tri in the Coliseum’s first full capacity event since the pandemic.

As Herrera echoed a message that was unmissable on the grounds throughout the evening — chanting a homophobic slur that had long been part of the ritual of Mexican men’s national team matches can only bring negative consequences for the team you love — the largest crowd in the city since pandemic restrictions were lifted on June 15 fell as quiet as it got all night.

When Herrera wrapped up his comments the sort of unmistakable roar that only occurs when people congregate in such large numbers rose from the stands.

For Herrera, the Mexican national team, and Soccer United Marketing, which organized the MexTour series, the event went off without any notable malintent from the fans.

The chant that plagued Mexican soccer has been inaudible from the stands since FIFA announced a fine and a two-match ban on spectators for competitive matches in Mexico last month.

On Saturday, match officials were not presented with a scenario in which they were required to stop the action or take players off the field as part of FIFA’s anti-discriminatory protocol that was instituted in 2019.

Instead, two minutes after the game began, Herrera quickly lifted the crowd once more by beating Nigerian goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili for the first of Mexico’s four goals in a shutout victory.

Fielding a squad of primarily domestic players, Nigeria remained winless all-time against Mexico (0-2-4).

In the 4th minute, Mexico had Nigeria scrambling and a ball over the top by Jesus Corona found Hirving Lozano, who dished it to goal scorer Rogelio Funes Mori.

The Mexican faithful cheered and screamed as Herrera hoped they would, and by the seventh minute the crowd came together for its first wave around the Coliseum.

Herrera did his part to keep up the positive spirit by cleaning up a saved shot from outside the 18 yard box, giving him a brace and Mexico a 3-0 lead in the 52nd minute. The 31-year-old midfielder who plays professionally for Atletico Madrid earned MVP honors.

L.A. Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos entered the match in the second half and capped Mexico’s 4-0 win in the 78th minute when he deftly controlled a pass that came over the top of the Nigerian backline with his right foot and hit a dipping half-volley into the back of the net.

El Tri, which outshot Nigeria 16 to 3, returns to competition with the start of the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage on July 10.

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No homophobic chant as Mexico defeats Nigeria at Coliseum – Orange County Register

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No homophobic chant as Mexico defeats Nigeria at Coliseum – Orange County Register

Mexican fans wave flags before the game between Nigeria and Mexico during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico reacts to his goal, to take a 2-0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico celebrates his goal, to take a 2-0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico celebrates his goal with Erick Gutierrez, to take a 1 -0 lead over Nigeria, during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Mexican fans hold flags during an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Mexican fans during an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anthony Shimaga #4 of Nigeria gets checked by Erick Gutierrez #14 of Mexico during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico controls a pass in front of Adekunle Adeleke #13 of Nigeria during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico is defended by Emmanuel Oluesi #20 of Nigeria during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Carlos Salcedo #3 and Gilberto Sepulveda #19 attempt a header during the first half in an international friendly game against Nigeria at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nigeria and Mexico line up for the National Anthems during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anthony Sjimaga #4 of Nigeria clears a header away from Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico with Olisa Ndah #6 during the first half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hirving Lozano #22 of Mexico defends against Emmanuel Oluesi #20 of Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alfredo Talavera #1 and Gilberto Sepulveda #19 celebrate a 4-0 win over Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alfredo Talavera #1 tries to help Ibrahim Sunusi #24 with a cramp in a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Anayo Iwuala #7 of Nigeria tries to gain control of the ball in front of Efrain Alvarez #18 of Mexico in a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Jonathan Dos Santos #6 of Mexico scores past Bobo Stanley Nwabili #16 of Nigeria to take a 4-0 lead during the second half in an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Head Coach of the Mexican National team Gerardo Martino directs play in a 4-0 win over Nigeria during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Ibrahim Sunusi #24 of Nigeria shakes hands with Alfredo Talavera #1 after a 4-0 Mexico win during an international friendly game at Los Angeles Coliseum on July 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili (16) watches as Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera scores a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Luis Rodriguez (21) and Nigeria forward Anayo Iwuala (7) run to the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico and Nigeria play the first half of their international friendly soccer match at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico players celebrate after forward Rogelio Funes Mori (11) scored a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) takes control of the ball from Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against the Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria forward Charles Atshimene (11) and Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) kick the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Luis Rodriguez (21) celebrates after midfielder Hector Herrera scored a goal against the Nigeria during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili, left, watches as Mexico forward Rogelio Funes Mori scores a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico forward Rogelio Funes Mori (11) gets a hug from forward Hirving Lozano (22) after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) and Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) jump up to head the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico forward Hirving Lozano (22) takes control of the ball from Nigeria midfielder Anthony Shimaga (4) and defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico defender Osvaldo Rodriguez (5) and Nigeria defender Emmanuel Oluesi (20) jump up to head the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fans greet Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) and defender Efrain Alvarez (18) as they celebrate scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera (16) reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili (16) reacts after Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera scored a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (6) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

A fan waves a Mexican flag during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nigeria forward Charles Atshimene (11) is tripped up by Mexico defender Carlos Salcedo (3) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fans sing the Mexican national anthem before an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mexico midfielder Erick Gutierrez (14) tries to take control of the ball from Nigeria midfielder Anthony Shimaga (4) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

A fan waves a Mexican flag before an international friendly soccer match against Nigeria Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LOS ANGELES — Moments before the Mexican and Nigerian men’s national soccer teams kicked off an exhibition match at the L.A. Coliseum on Saturday night, Hector Herrera stood with his teammates at the center circle to offer one more reminder.

An announced crowd of 53,258, the vast majority of patrons clad in Mexico’s green, white and red, were gathered to cheer their beloved El Tri in the Coliseum’s first full capacity event since the pandemic.

As Herrera echoed a message that was unmissable on the grounds throughout the evening — chanting a homophobic slur that had long been part of the ritual of Mexican men’s national team matches can only bring negative consequences for the team you love — the largest crowd in the city since pandemic restrictions were lifted on June 15 fell as quiet as it got all night.

When Herrera wrapped up his comments the sort of unmistakable roar that only occurs when people congregate in such large numbers rose from the stands.

For Herrera, the Mexican national team, and Soccer United Marketing, which organized the MexTour series, the event went off without any notable malintent from the fans.

The chant that plagued Mexican soccer has been inaudible from the stands since FIFA announced a fine and a two-match ban on spectators for competitive matches in Mexico last month.

On Saturday, match officials were not presented with a scenario in which they were required to stop the action or take players off the field as part of FIFA’s anti-discriminatory protocol that was instituted in 2019.

Instead, two minutes after the game began, Herrera quickly lifted the crowd once more by beating Nigerian goalkeeper Bobo Stanley Nwabili for the first of Mexico’s four goals in a shutout victory.

Fielding a squad of primarily domestic players, Nigeria remained winless all-time against Mexico (0-2-4).

In the 4th minute, Mexico had Nigeria scrambling and a ball over the top by Jesus Corona found Hirving Lozano, who dished it to goal scorer Rogelio Funes Mori.

The Mexican faithful cheered and screamed as Herrera hoped they would, and by the seventh minute the crowd came together for its first wave around the Coliseum.

Herrera did his part to keep up the positive spirit by cleaning up a saved shot from outside the 18 yard box, giving him a brace and Mexico a 3-0 lead in the 52nd minute. The 31-year-old midfielder who plays professionally for Atletico Madrid earned MVP honors.

L.A. Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos entered the match in the second half and capped Mexico’s 4-0 win in the 78th minute when he deftly controlled a pass that came over the top of the Nigerian backline with his right foot and hit a dipping half-volley into the back of the net.

El Tri, which outshot Nigeria 16 to 3, returns to competition with the start of the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage on July 10.

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