The U.S. Men’s National Team fell to Mexico on a late goal in excruciating fashion on their home soil on Saturday night.
The U.S. equalized in the 108th minute to put the teams tied at 2-2, but a goal by Paul Aguilar in the 118th minute made it 3-2 Mexico in a CONCACAF playoff game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. See video of the scoring plays provided below.
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Recap our live updates from the game in the comments section below and feel free to jump into the comments and add your own thoughts on the game.
Here are the most important plays and scoring details in the story for a quick reference guide.
120th Minute / Final: Mexico defeats U.S. Soccer in extra time. Mexico wins 3-2.
118th Minute: Incredible goal by Paul Aguilar on a volly to make it 3-2 Mexico and completely deflating the U.S. side.
Aguilar surely wins it for Mexico https://t.co/qQ76WKVHW9
— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) October 11, 2015
108th Minute – Bobby Wood, take a bow!! DeAndre Yedlin feeds Bobby Wood cutting near post and he sends a shot under the arms of the keeper and equalizes for the U.S. and we are tied 2-2. What a game! Here’s a look at the goal…
BOBBY WOOD TO THE RESCUE!!!! https://t.co/CxEs61Linp
— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) October 11, 2015
96th Minute – Paul Aguilar centers a ball in for Oribe Peralta who buries his chance on goal to give Mexico the lead over the U. S. in extra time, 2-1. Here’s a look at the play.
Oribe Peralta puts Mexico in front in extra time https://t.co/KavBUPS9gj
— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) October 11, 2015
90th Minute – Despite some good opportunities for Mexico late in the half, the U.S. holds on and keeps the game tied 1-1 heading into two 15 minute extra time periods which are kicking off now.
75th Minute – U.S. continunes to look toothless in the attack. Mexico have had the better of chances and meaning ful possession so far in the half. Fans on Twitter screaming for Jurgen Klinsmann to make a substitution and he finally puts in DeAndre Yedlin.
48th Minute – The U.S. escapes two good chances on goal by Mexico by showing quick recovery after initial mistakes in the defense. Not a great start to the second half for the Americans.
Halftime – The teams exchanged some shoving after a foul call and the rivalry match is heating up here as the teams head to the locker room after the first 45 minutes.
Here’s a look at the scoring plays:
16th Minute – U.S. Soccer equalizes quickly on a set piece header by Geoff Cameron placed into the back of the net and we have a game again, folks!
Geoff Cameron equalizes. 1-1. https://t.co/C0rOEfgtK0
— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) October 11, 2015
10th Minute – Mexico strikes first with this Chicharito goal off a beautiful play that completely shook the U.S. defenders out of their boots.
Chicharito gives Mexico the early lead https://t.co/Nnf72wUfnn
— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) October 11, 2015
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