Mexico Beat USMNT 3-2, USA Out of 2017 Confederations Cup
By Ty Duffy
Mexico beat the USMNT 3-2 in extra time. The U.S. will not be playing in the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia. Not an unfair result. Mexico were the better team on the night. The U.S. defense seemed perpetually under fire.
Here are the five goals…
Chicharito put Mexico ahead 1-0.
" Fancy footwork and excellent passes set Chicharito up to give Mexico the lead. Watch: http://t.co/WrHI9uyjZT — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 11, 2015 "
Michael Bradley and Geoff Cameron connected on a set piece for the equalizer.
" Michael Bradley and Geoff Cameron combine to get the USA right back in it against Mexico! #USAvMEX Watch: http://t.co/M9xyImKNOG — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 11, 2015 "
Oribe Peralta gave Mexico a 2-1 lead in extra time.
" Oribe Peralta breaks American hearts in extra time with Mexico’s go-ahead goal. #USAvMEX Watch: http://t.co/XM1zUvaixQ — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 11, 2015 "
Bobby Wood continued the late-match heroics, evening the score.
" Bobby Wood with a huge goal for the USA to tie it up in extra time against Mexico. #USAvMEX. Watch: http://t.co/rtrDtLlJv5 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 11, 2015 "
Paul Aguilar scored the Mexican winner.
" Paul Aguilar sinks a dagger into the USA deep in extra time to give Mexico a 3-2 lead. #USAvMEX Watch: http://t.co/Wy13PvPpg6 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 11, 2015 "