Watch Mexico U20 defender give away bizarre penalty by PICKING UP BALL in clash against United States

A MEXICO Under-20 defender conceded a bizarre penalty after picking up the ball inside his own penalty box.

Mexico were in action against USA in an overnight clash with fierce rivals the United States.

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Mexico defender Jesus Alcantar bizarrely picked the ball up mid-game, resulting in a penalty being awarded to the United States[/caption]

They won the game 2-1, with all three goals coming in the first half.

But the contest will now be remembered for the incredible incident that took place after 32 minutes.

With the Mexicans winning 2-0, centre-back Jesus Alcantar had a moment of madness.

Initially, his side defended the situation well, making some goal-saving blocks and tackles in the box.

But for some unknown reason, when the ball dropped Alcantar’s way, he decided to grab it.

The defender can be seen appealing for something, which probably explains why he decided to stop the game himself.

Diego Luna scored from the resulting penalty to put the US back into the game.

Fortunately for Alcantar, the away team couldn’t find another, which meant his moment of madness didn’t prove too costly.

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Despite the decision, Mexico ran out 2-1 winners[/caption]

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Alcantar is currently on loan at Sporting CP from Club Necaxa, although he’s only playing for their B team.

Upon signing for the Portuguese club, he described himself as “a player without fear and good on the ball”.

He added: “I will give everything to succeed here. I come here with the aim of growing.”