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USMNT only victory in mexican territory against México

By Alexis Almosnino

The rivalry between USMNT and Mexico has been growing in recent years. So much so, that the USA was able to win only once in the history in Aztec territory.

The rivalry between USMNT and Mexico has been growing in recent years. So much so, that the USA was able to win only once in the history in Aztec territory.

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On August 15, 2012, the USMNT silenced the Azteca Stadium and ended Mexico's unbeaten record at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula. A single goal from Michael Orozco in the 80th minute gave Team USA their only home win for the Mexican national team.

Before that game, Mexico had been practically unbeatable in their building, cause the only defeat in the qualifying rounds was against Costa Rica, prior to Korea-Japan 2002. But that night in 2012, the Stars and Stripes team was the first Announcement of the precipitous fall experienced by the Mexico National Team.

Mexico tilted the court, with 66% of possession and almost tripled the number of shots (19 to 3), but they could not break the bolt that Tim threw Howard to his goal, and on a rebound from a set piece, Michael Orozco sent it to save 10 minutes to finish, to give their country what remains the only victory for the USMNT in Mexico.

USMNT vs Mexico: When was their first game?

The first time the two North American national teams faced off was for the Qualifiers for the World Cup of 1934, to be played in Italy. The game was held in Rome the 24th of may of 1934 and the USMNT took the W with a score of 4-2.

USMNT vs Mexico: Which team won the most trophies?

In total, the Mexican National Team won 12 tournaments. A FIFA Confederations Cup, and 11 Concacaf trophies, including the Gold Cup. For its part, the USMNT team runs from behind, with just 8 titles in its history, all of them from Concacaf.

USMNT vs Mexico: Which team won the most trophies in the Gold Cup?

Since it is played under the name of Gold Cup, and with this new format, Mexico has won the Gold Cup more times than its eternal rival. In total, he did it 8 times, while the United States, there are 7.

USMNT vs Mexico: Their last match


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