Spring Break
USA soccer plays Mexico to a 2-2 tie in Houston
By: Travis Yoesting
Issue date: 2/7/08 Section: Sports
It appeared the Americans had increased their lead before the half when hometown favorite Clint Dempsey made a nifty move across the 18 yard box and shot past Ochoa. However, it was called back for an apparent offside call.
"I was told it was offside," Bradley told ESPN at halftime. He continued saying he was unsure on what part of the play the offside was called.
Mexico came out quickly in the second half and scored the equalizer in the 47th minute. Once again, Magallon scored by deflecting a cross in off a set piece. It was his second goal of the game and his career.
From there, the game opened up and Mexico found they had plenty of room to run at the U.S. defense. Bob Bradley made some key substitutions in the 60th minute as Benny Feilhaber and Freddy Adu came in for Michael Bradley and Dempsey. These changes evened out the possession as both teams had chances to break the tie.
In the end, however, the game would end tied 2-2. But neither team went down without a fight.
Mexico was called for 13 fouls and the U.S. was whistled 19 times. Carlos Salcido and Gerardo Torrado earned yellows for the Mexicans; Michael Bradley, Onyewu, Altidore and Ramiro Corrales were carded for the Americans.
"There were some good things that you need to see," Bob Bradley said. "We still need to keep improving."
The tie continued the American's unbeaten streak against the Mexicans when playing on American soil. They are now 8-0-2 since 2000. Mexico still leads the all-time series 29-14-11.
Magallon told ESPN after the game that it was a moral victory for Mexico and something they could build on. Both teams begin World Cup 2010 qualifying in a few months.
"I was told it was offside," Bradley told ESPN at halftime. He continued saying he was unsure on what part of the play the offside was called.
Mexico came out quickly in the second half and scored the equalizer in the 47th minute. Once again, Magallon scored by deflecting a cross in off a set piece. It was his second goal of the game and his career.
From there, the game opened up and Mexico found they had plenty of room to run at the U.S. defense. Bob Bradley made some key substitutions in the 60th minute as Benny Feilhaber and Freddy Adu came in for Michael Bradley and Dempsey. These changes evened out the possession as both teams had chances to break the tie.
In the end, however, the game would end tied 2-2. But neither team went down without a fight.
Mexico was called for 13 fouls and the U.S. was whistled 19 times. Carlos Salcido and Gerardo Torrado earned yellows for the Mexicans; Michael Bradley, Onyewu, Altidore and Ramiro Corrales were carded for the Americans.
"There were some good things that you need to see," Bob Bradley said. "We still need to keep improving."
The tie continued the American's unbeaten streak against the Mexicans when playing on American soil. They are now 8-0-2 since 2000. Mexico still leads the all-time series 29-14-11.
Magallon told ESPN after the game that it was a moral victory for Mexico and something they could build on. Both teams begin World Cup 2010 qualifying in a few months.
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