USA vs. Mexico: Wide-open game ends tied

The game was a tale of two halves, with the United States dominating the first 45 minute period and Mexico dominating the second. Klinsmann opted to make no substitutions at halftime while up 2-0, but Herrera opted to execute three changes, ultimately leading to a turnaround and a draw.

Michael Bradley scored the United States’ opener in the 15th minute off a corner, expertly delivered by Graham Zusi. Bradley lost his marker Jesus Zavala on a looping run from the top of the box to the far post and had a step on El Tri’s defensive midfielder by the time he reached the ball. Bradley was involved in the USMNT’s second goal just 13 minutes later, heading a Tony Beltran cross into the path of Chris Wondolowski for the San Jose Earthquakes man to poke home.