When Hector Moreno headed in a stoppage time equalizer to make it 2-2 against Portugal in his team's opening Group A match of the Confederations Cup, the goal felt like a release.
Argentine referee Nestor Pitana disallowed a goal by Portugals Pepe in the 21st minute of the first half after consulting the video assistant referee.
Mexico looked winded to have fallen behind after their early dominance and Quaresma nearly scored a second from a Ronaldo backheel, but Hernandez showcased his predatory instincts to head in Carlos Vela's cross to level.
Cedric Soares looked to have given the European champions the three points with a goal in the 86th, but newly-signed AS Roma defender Hector Moreno scored off a corner to rescue a point for the CONCACAF representatives.
The result left Mexico second in Group A and Portugal third following Russia's 2-0 victory over New Zealand on Saturday.
The Confederations Cup 2017 kicked off on Saturday (June 17) night with hosts Russian Federation claiming a 2-0 win over New Zealand. However, the first match on the second day could be one of the best of the group stage as Portugal face Mexico.
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"We also managed to keep Cristiano Ronaldo in check".
Ronaldo has scored 12 goals in six global outings since coming off injured in the Euro final, but Mexico - winners of the Confederations Cup in 1999 - are confident they can stop him.
Mexico has won five of its last six matches, with a 2-1 home loss to Croatia in a friendly in May.
Portugal ended 2-2 with Mexico and, perhaps fortunately for FIFA, Chile beat Cameroon 2-0. "I have a pact with the players and we treat these personal matters away from the national team".
Portugal thought they had the lead after Pepe scrambled home from close range, but the VAR system ruled him offside. "It's deserved and what Mexico have done deserves praise, to go toe-to-toe with the champions of Europe", he said. We know we still have lots of opportunities, there are two games remaining and that's why we're calm.
'We played the European champions on equal terms, we generated chances but couldn't finish them, ' said Osorio. A media circus surrounding their most important player is the last thing required by manager Fernando Santos, who made a point of drawing a line under the topic in his pre-match news conference and did not address it afterward. "We are happy because you can win, lose or draw, but while you play your style, character and football, you feel good".
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