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Mexico wins its Gold Cup opener, but 'El Tri' fans were in no celebratory mood

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Mexico beat the Dominican Republic 3-2 in the first game of the monthlong CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Supporters of the Mexican national team's largest supporter group in the U.S. stayed away from Saturday ’s game, fearing it would be a target-rich environment for ICE agents.

The security presence at SoFi Stadium was normal, but fears over what could happen left most of SoFi ’s top deck empty and the lower bowl just half -filled.

César Montes and Edison Azcona traded scores 14 minutes apart.

Peter González halved the deficit for the Dominican Republic in the 51st minute.

The teams move on to Arlington , Texas , for their second group-play games Wednesday .

The U.S. opened its Gold Cup schedule Sunday in San José .