Mexico Equalize, But The U.S. Hold On For Important 1-1 Draw
Image: Miguel Tovar/Getty Images The USMNT used an insane strike from Michael Bradley and some nerve-wracking and occasionally infuriating bus-parking to hold on for a 1-1 draw and snatch a point in World Cup qualifiers tonight in Mexico.
Mexico equalized in the 23rd minute on a left-footed strike from Carlos Vela after a quick counter:
The good guys pretty much went into a shell after that. Here is a Hubble image of a nebula system in deep space, or possibly a graphic representing USMNT possession in tonight’s match:
Wonderteen Christian Pulisic made a chance for himself in the 89th minute with some nifty control, but the US were mostly content to cede possession and hold on for dear life. USMNT will next face Costa Rica on September 1.
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