PTS Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It took about 75 years but the USMNT finally got their big win in Mexico City last night at Azteca. Michael Orozco-Fiscal tapped in the winner in the 80th minute after a great run by Brek Shea and nice backheel by Terrance Boyd. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1134899/u.s.-beats-mexico-in-mexico-for-first-time?cc=5901 It was a friendly game but it was a huge monkey off their back and they did it without the likes of Dempsey, Altidore and Bradley. US started five of their "regular" starters from the last WC qualifier in June while Mexico started eight of their "regular" starters. The other story of the game was the great play at CB by Geoff Cameron who was recently signed by Stoke City in the EPL. He did a marvelous job in shutting down Chicharito. Next Four WC Qualifiers: 9/7 @ Jamaica 9/11 vs. Jamaica 10/12 @ Antiqua & Barbuda 10/16 vs. Guatemala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieScooby Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 As a former goalkeeper shout out to Tim Howard - huge saves down the stretch. While not quite like beating Spain (2-0) in the Confederations Cup in 2009 this is still huge. U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann "Das German" seems to have figured out how to get results from these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 That was awesome! Yes, Cameron did a solid job. Howard was amazing—he stole two sure goals from Mexico just in the last few minutes. Brek Shea—just seems to shine every time he gets a shot with the national team. I hope he makes the WC squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Tim Howard was incredible last night. It was a fun match to watch. And it was a true 'friendly' as no blood was spilled. It seems that most WC qualifiers at Azteca involve blood being spilled when the Red, White and Blue comes to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Good win for USA, but it wasn't really pretty either. They were dominated practically the whole game. It does make Mex look a little bad as they just won Olympic gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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