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Soccer - Mexico fail to break down Wales

May 28, 2018; Los Angeles , Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mexico midfielder Giovani Dos Santos (10) attempts a shot against Wales during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Mexico failed to turn possession and pressure into goals as they were held 0-0 by Wales in a World Cup warm-up at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Monday.

Mexico, who have been drawn in Group F alongside Germany, Sweden and South Korea at next month's tournament in Russia, created a host of chances but could not find a way past Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

Brothers Giovani and Jonathan dos Santos put the Welsh goal under pressure in the closing stages after coming off the bench in the second half but could not beat Hennessey.

May 28, 2018; Los Angeles , Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mexico midfielder Giovani Dos Santos (10) attempts a shot against Wales during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Wales, who missed out on qualification for the World Cup, were playing without Gareth Bale after he helped Real Madrid to the Champions League trophy on Saturday and managed just one shot on goal.

Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio, who has yet to name his final 23-man squad for the World Cup, will hope his side find their scoring touch when the face Scotland in another friendly at the weekend.

May 28, 2018; Pasadena, CA, USA; Wales midfielder David Brooks (18) battles for the ball with Mexico defender Edson Alvarez (24) and defender Carlos Salcedo (3) in the second half of an international friendly at the Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

May 28, 2018; Los Angeles , Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mexico forward Jesus Manuel Corona (17) and Wales midfielder Tom Lawrence (11) battle for the ball during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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