Alfaro's first goal came from a set piece, while his second followed another move through the air. The Mexican defender's finishing became the defining thread of the final, particularly after the dismissal changed the balance.
His opener gave Mexico a 1-0 half-time lead; he struck again at 69 minutes, extending the advantage and leaving the USA with a two-goal deficit. Mexico then managed its numerical advantage, avoiding the need to expose itself as it guided the result to full time.
“Foi uma experiência incrível vencer em casa,” Alfaro said. The final's standout highlights were his two headers and Mexico's response to the dismissal. Tournament stats underline the wider achievement: Mexico finished unbeaten and conceded only one goal throughout the competition. That is a concise summary of a campaign capped by a clinical final.