Report: Guillermo Ochoa named Mexico's starting goalkeeper

The third time is the charm.

Taken to Germany as a teenager in 2006 for the experience, a substitute behind Oscar Perez in South Africa in 2010, Guillermo Ochoa has finally won the starting goalkeeper job for Mexico at the World Cup.

According to ESPN Desportes, manager Miguel Herrera's team sheet for El Tri's opener against Cameroon on Friday will feature Ochoa as the last line of defense for Mexico. This, despite the strong play of teammate Jesus Corona, and the opportunities afforded Alfredo Talavera in the lead up to the World Cup.

The move isn't without some controversy, as Ochoa is the first Mexican goalkeeper to be signed by a European club in a major league, transferring to Ajaccio in Ligue 1 shortly after being cleared of any wrongdoing in the clembuterol scandal at the Gold Cup in 2011. Corona, who played wonderfully at Cruz Azul in the Mexican first division this season, was long considered the favorite to start in Brazil.

Nonetheless, Ochoa was rated highly in France, and while far from spectacular, his performances during the pre-World Cup friendlies didn't disappoint.

According to the same source quoted by ESPN, Javier Hernandez will not start the opener. Instead Mexico's attack will be spearheaded by Giovani dos Santos and Oribe Peralta up front.