The United States and Mexico played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly match on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.

USA 1-1 Mexico Video Highlights

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USA 1-1 Mexico Recap

It was a mixed performance in Jurgen Klinsmann’s opening match as manager for the United States.

Mexico had most of their players from the Gold Cup final except for Javier Hernandez, who is out because of an injury. The USA had several changes but still centered around Landon Donovan, Tim Howard, and Carlos Bocanegra.

The first half was controlled by Mexico who had more possession and would take the lead. Oribe Peralta would score on a volley following a Andres Guardado cross into the box. Even though Mexico were the better side, the USA were able to prevent many clear cut chances as it remained 0-1 at halftime.

In the second half, Klinsmann made several changes which would have an immediate impact. Robbie Rogers, Break Shea, Ricardo Clark, and Juan Agudelo were all brought in during the last 30 minutes of the match. Shea and Rogers would combine in the 73rd minute for the equalizer as the USA had the momentum late in the match.

After the Rogers goal, Mexico were on their heels and had to scramble defensively to hold on for the draw. A controversial decision from the referee would go their way as Rogers got behind the defense and was fouled. It appeared to be a clear red card but instead a yellow was given.

The match ended a few minutes later as the Jurgen Klinsmann era of USA Soccer has officially begin.

USA 1-1 Mexico Match Stats

Scoring Summary:     1              2              F
USA                            0              1              1
MEX                            1              0              1

MEX – Oribe Peralta (Andres Guardado)       17^th minute
USA – Robbie Rogers (Brek Shea)                73

Lineups:
USA: 1-Tim Howard; 6-Steve Cherundolo, 5-Michael Orozco Fiscal, 3-Carlos Bocanegra (capt.), 2-Edgar Castillo; 7-Kyle Beckerman 4-Michael Bradley (16-Robbie Rogers, 72), 8-Jermaine Jones (17-Brek Shea, 60) ,10-Landon Donovan, 11-Jose Torres (15-Ricardo Clark, 84); 9-Edson Buddle (18-Juan Agudelo, 60)
Subs not used: 12-Bill Hamid, 13-Zach Lloyd, 14-Heath Pearce
Head Coach: Jurgen Klinsmann

MEX: 1-Guillermo Ochoa, 16-Efrain Juarez (22- Paul Aguilar, 75), 4-Rafael Marquez (2-Francisco Javier Rodriguez, 69), 15-Hector Moreno, 3-Carlos Salcido; 7- Pablo Barrera (21-Christian Bermudez, 72), 6-Gerardo Torrado, 17-Antonio Naelson (10-Giovani dos Santos, 55), 8-Israel Castro, 18-Andres Guardado; 19-Oribe Peralta (9-Omar Arellano, 62)
Subs not used: 11-Javier Aquino, 12- Alfredo Talavera, 13-Jesus Zavala, 20-Jorge Torres Nilo
Head coach: Jose Manuel de la Torre

Stats Summary: USA / MEX
Shots: 6 / 7
Shots on Goal: 3 / 1
Saves: 0 / 2
Corner Kicks: 2 / 4
Fouls: 8 / 16
Offside: 0 / 4

Misconduct Summary:
MEX – Efrain Juarez (caution)          42^nd minute
MEX – Rafael Marquez (caution)     67
MEX – Gerardo Torrado (caution)    86

USA 1-1 Mexico – Video Highlights, Recap, Match Stats – Friendly – 10 August 2011 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

It’s a rematch of the last three CONCACAF Gold Cup finals as the United States hosts Mexico in a friendly match. The match will take place Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 02:00 BST (UK time), 03:00 CET (Central Europe), and 21:00 EST (USA Eastern).

USA v Mexico TV Listings

It will be televised on ESPN2 (USA), Univision (USA), and on TV Azteca 7 (Mexico).

USA v Mexico Preview

USA v Mexico Betting Odds

USA win –  6/4

Draw – 23/10

Mexico win – 7/4

USA v Mexico Live Online

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Jurgen Klinsmann, new manager for the USA, has announced the squad that will face Mexico on August 10th. It’s Klinsmann’s first match in charge and he’s called in many of the players from the Gold Cup. There are a few changes including DaMarcus Beasley, Edson Buddle, Timmy Chandler, and Edgar Castillo.

The full roster is below with their club team in parentheses.

USA Squad For Aug 10th Friendly v Mexico

GOALKEEPERS (2): Bill Hamid (D.C.United), Tim Howard (Everton)

DEFENDERS (8): Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Etienne), Edgar Castillo (Club America), Timmy Chandler (FC Nürnberg), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Michael Orozco Fiscal (San Luis), Heath Pearce (Chivas USA), Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls)

MIDFIELDERS (7): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Ricardo Clark (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Brek Shea (FC Dallas), José Torres (Pachuca)

FORWARDS (5): Freddy Adu (Benfica), Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls), DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Edson Buddle (FC Ingolstadt), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)

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Uruguay defeated Mexico 1-0 in the 2011 Copa America on Tuesday, July 12, 2011.

Uruguay 1-0 Mexico Video Highlights

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Uruguay 1-0 Mexico Recap

Uruguay finished second in Group C to set up a quarterfinal match with Argentina.

The match winner was scored by Uruguay’s Alvaro Pereira in the 14th minute. The goal was a result of a free kick that the Mexican goalkeeper initially saved but Pereira was able to pounce on the rebound quickly.

Mexico end the tournament with no points and three losses. This was not a major surprise as they brought an inexperienced squad and focused most of their attention on the Gold Cup, which preceded the Copa America.

Uruguay will play Argentina on Saturday in the quarterfinals.

Uruguay 1-0 Mexico Match Stats

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Uruguay need at least a draw or better to advance to the quarterfinals as they face a youthful Mexican side in the 2011 Copa America. The match will take place at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:45 EST (USA Eastern), 01:45 BST (UK time), 02:45 CET (Central Europe), and 21:45 local time in Argentina.

Uruguay v Mexico TV Listings

It will be televised on Telefutura (USA), EuroSport World (Canada), Sport TV1 (Portugal), ESPN (UK), YouTube (International), C+ Liga (Spain), Sky Sport (Italy), NTV+ Football (Russia), Setanta (Ireland), SuperSport (Africa), and on Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East).

Uruguay v Mexico Preview

Uruguay player Luis Suarez

“Obviously replacing a player of Edinson’s (out because of injury) quality isn’t easy.”

“We all know what he brings to the group but that’s why there are 23 of us in the squad and whoever comes in to replace him will do a great job.”

“We have our fate in our own hands,” he said. “We just have to think ahead to Mexico.

“Our goal is to win the Copa.”

Mexico player Giovanni Dos Santos

“It’s difficult, we know now it will be very complicated but we’ll keep trying as long as there is a chance,” he said.

“History would have been different if Mexico had gone to play the Copa America with the team that played the Gold Cup.

“We have some players in the group who are competing for the first time in a competition of this magnitude.

“I’m sad, everyone is upset to have suffered two straight defeats in the competition.”

Mexico Squad

Goalkeepers: Luis Michel, Carlos Felipe Rodríguez (Morelia), Liborio Vicente Sánchez (Querétaro).

Defenders: Kristian Alvárez (Guadalajara), Osvaldo Alanis (Estudiantes Tecos), Miguel Ángel Ponce (Guadalajara), Darvin Francisco Chávez (Monterrey) Hiram Mier (Monterrey), Paul Aguilar, Néstor Alejandro Araujo (Cruz Azul), Diego Antonio Reyes (América), Héctor Reynoso (Guadalajara).

Midfielders: Carlos Emilio Orrantía (Pumas), Diego de Buen (Pumas), Jorge Enríquez García (Guadalajara), Antonio Gallardo (Guadalajara), Edgar Pacheco (Tigres).

Forwards: Giovani dos Santos, Oribe Peralta, Rafael Márquez, Javier Ignacio Aquino (Cruz Azul), Alan Pulido (Tigres), Ulises Dávila (Guadalajara)

Uruguay Squad

Defenders: Diego Lugano (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Diego Godín (Athletic Madrid, Spain), Sebastián Coates (Nacional), Mauricio Victorino (Cruzeiro, Brazil), Andrés Scotti (Colo Colo, Chile), Martín Cáceres (Sevilla, Spain), and Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica, Portugal).

Midfielders: Alvaro Pereira (FC Porto, Portugal), Egidio Arévalo Ríos (Botafogo, Brazil), Sebastián Eguren (Sporting Gijón, Spain), Diego Pérez (Bolognia, Italy), Walter Gargano (Napoli, Italy), Alvaro González (Lazio, Italy), Nicolás Lodeiro (Ajax, Netherlands), and Cristian Rodríguez (FC Porto, Portugal).

Forwards: Edinson Cavani (Napoli, Italy), Diego Forlán (Athletic Madrid, Spain), Luis Suárez (Liverpool, England), Sebastián Abreu (Botafogo, Brazil), Abel Hernández (Palermo, Italy)

Uruguay v Mexico Prediction

Uruguay wins 2-0

Uruguay v Mexico Betting Odds

Uruguay win – 4/9

Draw – 3/1

Mexico win – 7/1

Uruguay v Mexico Live Online

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Peru defeated Mexico 1-0 in the 2011 Copa America on Friday, July 8, 2011.

Peru 1-0 Mexico Video Highlights

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Peru 1-0 Mexico Recap

Peru remained unbeaten in the Copa America with a win over a youthful Mexican side.

The winning goal was scored by Jose Paolo Guerrero in the 82nd minute. Mexico, who brought a younger side and had several players kicked off prior to the start of the tournament, have scored one goal in their two matches. The CONCACAF side could still move onto the quarterfinals but will need a win in their final match.

Peru, who have four points through two matches, are tied with Chile at the top of Group C.

Peru 1-0 Mexico Match Stats

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Two teams who need a result face each other in the second round of Group C fixtures as Peru plays Mexico. The match will take place at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina on Friday, July 8, 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 20:45 EST (USA Eastern), 01:45 BST (UK time), 02:45 CET (Central Europe), and 21:45 local time in Argentina.

Peru v Mexico TV Listings

It will be televised on Univision (USA), EuroSport World (Canada), ESPN (UK), Setanta Sports (Ireland), C+ (Spain), Sky Sport (Italy), Sport TV1 (Portugal), and on Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East).

Peru v Mexico Preview

Mexico player Rafael Marquez Lugo

“The match must take life and death, I think it is clear whether the team wants to have any chance to play the next stage we obviously must beat Peru.

“We already think only in Peru and to be in the next phase of the Copa America, to show that we came not on vacation or just to meet, our hopes are intact to play the next phase.”

Peru Squad

Goakeepers: Raúl Fernández (Nice, France), Leao Butrón (San Martín), Salomón Libman (Alianza Lima).

Defenders: Alberto Rodríguez (Sporting, Portugal), Santiago Acasiete (Almeria, Spain), Walter Vílchez (Alianza Lima), Christian Ramos (Alianza Lima), Renzo Revoredo (Universitario), Aldo Corzo (San Martín), Giancarlo Carmona (San Lorenzo, Argentina).

Midfielders: Adán Balbín, Juan Vargas (Fiorentina, Italy), Josepmir Ballón (River Plate, Argentina), Michael Guevara (Sport Boys), Rinaldo Cruzado and William Chiroque (Juan Aurich), Carlos Lobatón and Yoshimar Yotún (Sporting Cristal), Antonio Gonzales (Universitario).

Forwards: Raúl Ruidíaz (Universitario), Luis Advíncula (S. Cristal), André Carrillo (Sporting, Portugal), Paolo Guerrero (Hamburg, Germany)

Mexico Squad

Goalkeepers: Luis Michel, Carlos Felipe Rodríguez (Morelia), Liborio Vicente Sánchez (Querétaro).

Defenders: Kristian Alvárez (Guadalajara), Osvaldo Alanis (Estudiantes Tecos), Miguel Ángel Ponce (Guadalajara), Darvin Francisco Chávez (Monterrey) Hiram Mier (Monterrey), Paul Aguilar, Néstor Alejandro Araujo (Cruz Azul), Diego Antonio Reyes (América), Héctor Reynoso (Guadalajara).

Midfielders: Carlos Emilio Orrantía (Pumas), Diego de Buen (Pumas), Jorge Enríquez García (Guadalajara), Antonio Gallardo (Guadalajara), Edgar Pacheco (Tigres).

Forwards: Giovani dos Santos, Oribe Peralta, Rafael Márquez, Javier Ignacio Aquino (Cruz Azul), Alan Pulido (Tigres), Ulises Dávila (Guadalajara)

Peru v Mexico Prediction

1-1 Draw

Peru v Mexico Betting Odds

Peru win – 7/5

Draw – 11/5

Mexico win – 19/10

Peru v Mexico Live Online

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Mexico defeated the United States 4-2 in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Saturday, June 25, 2011.

USA 2-4 Mexico Recap

Mexico held onto the Gold Cup title with an impressive come from behind win over rivals United States.

It was a quick start for the Americans who would score twice in the first half and have an early 2-0 lead. Michael Bradley scored the first in the 9th minute with a header from a corner kick while Landon Donovan calmly finished from inside the box in the 22nd minute.

There were a few surprises in the USA lineup as Freddy Adu started while Donovan and Clint Dempsey alternated as forwards. Adu responded with the start and throughout the night created chances.

After going down 0-2, Mexico would respond and control the final 68 or so minutes of the match. They scored two goals before halftime with a 28th minute one from Pablo Barrera and 35th minute equalizer from Andres Guardado.

In the second half, the Mexicans continued to dominate possession and would take the lead with a 49th minute Barrera goal. It should be noted that starting right back Steve Cherundolo did leave in the first half because of an injury which had a major impact. Eric Lichaj was moved to right back (from left back) and Jonathan Bornstein (who hadn’t played in the tournament until this match) was brought in to play left back.

Even though they were outplayed for most of the match, the United States did nearly level the match with a Clint Dempsey shot that hit off the post in the 59th minute. Eventually, Mexico would put the match out of reach with a brilliant 76th minute Giovanni Dos Santos goal.

Dos Santos had possession in the box as Howard was off his line. The Mexican would then send a shot just under the crossbar and over defender Lichaj who was trying to head it away. There was nothing Lichaj could do as Dos Santos gave Mexico a commanding two goal lead.

The final whistle would sounds about 15 minutes later as Mexico retains the Gold Cup trophy and booked their place in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. It will be a tough loss for the Americans who had a 2-0 lead but struggled defensively when Steve Cherundolo was injured.

USA 2-4 Mexico Match Stats

United States (USA) 2-4 Mexico – Recap & Match Stats – CONCACAF Gold Cup (Copo Oro) – 25 June 2011 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

The Gold Cup, CONCACAF’s tournament every two years, will be decided on Rose Bowl on Saturday, June 25, 2011. What will each team need to do to win the match and what will be important factors?

Below are some keys to the match.

USA v Mexico – Keys To the Match

1. Javier Hernandez (Chicharito) – He’s been the top scorer in this tournament and arguably the best player in CONCACAF right now. He’ll need to continue to provide scoring for Mexico but will face the toughest defense yet in the Americans. If he scores a goal, Mexico’s chances are very high to win.
2. Landon Donovan – After not starting the last two matches, Donovan will likely start in the final. He’s not had a great tournament and will need to play much better if the USA are to reclaim the Gold Cup trophy.
3. The Crowd – It’s no surprise that most of the fans at the Rose Bowl will be supporting Mexico. This could prove to be a great benefit to Mexico and also a hindrance. If Mexico are able to start strong and take an early lead, then the fans should provide a great atmosphere that will make it feel like a home match. However, if Mexico struggle then the pressure could mount and the crowd could be a negative.
4. Guardado/Salcido – Two of Mexico’s starters face injury concerns which could have a major impact on the match. If one or both aren’t able to start then it could make them vulnerable, especially with Salcido who plays left-back.
5. Freddy Adu/USA Bench – In the Panama match, it was an appearance by Freddy Adu in the second half that sparked their goal. The match is likely to be close which should provide an opportunity for Adu. He is the kind of player for the USA that they need against a side like Mexico, who will probably have more possession but be vulnerable on the counterattack.

USA v Mexico – Keys To The Match – CONCACAF Gold Cup (Copo Oro) – 25 June 2011 - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

The top two teams in CONCACAF meet in the final of the Gold Cup as the United States faces Mexico. The match will take place at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 EST (USA Eastern), 18:00 PST (USA Pacific), and 02:00 BST (UK time).

USA v Mexico TV Listings

It will be televised on Fox Soccer Channel (USA), Univision (USA), Rogers Sportsnet One (Canada), Al Jazeera Sport (Middle East), Setanta Sports (Australia), and on EuroSport (Europe).

USA v Mexico Preview

USA player Landon Donovan

“The last two games, it made sense for me not to start the game.”

“We’ll see tomorrow. Bob’s told me that they’re still debating on how they’re going to use me tomorrow.”

“No competitor ever likes to start on the bench.”

“What’s important for me is not when I play, where I play, how many minutes I’m playing — it’s that I’m effective when I do play. I know I’m fit enough to play, I know I’m capable of playing.”

“I’m going to be prepared either way.”

“The important thing is that when I do get on the field that I’m ready and I’m helping the team win.”

USA manager Bob Bradley

“We like to have the flexibility (to have Donovan start or come of the bench).”

“I think our ability to move the ball around and play quickly — you could see it improve in recent years and, in this last stretch, we feel it’s something that has helped us, so we’d like to keep building upon that as well.”

USA player Tim Howard

“It’s been the same (the rivalry).”

“It’s been the same since I was a kid watching it. It’s the same today. It’s passion. There’s a ton of respect, but yet again it borders hatred.

“But it’s passion. It’s good. I think we have very healthy respect for them and whether they want to say it or not, they have healthy respect for us and they should.”

Mexico manager José Manuel de la Torre

“We’ll wait [before making a decision to start Guardado and Salcido].”

“They took a few knocks and if they are not 100 percent to start, then we’ll have that conversation then.”

“For years now this has transformed into something very important to the Mexican people that live in the United States. It is a clásico.”

“That makes for a heated atmosphere. But the final is still a soccer game featuring two strong, well coached teams that have worked hard to reach a final we will enjoy.”

Mexico player Andres Guardado

“I’m ready to play [on Saturday].”

“We trained in the morning and we tested the ankle. It bothers me a little, which is normal, but I feel fine to play.”

Mexico player Carlos Salcido

“It’s complicated, but we’ll see.”

“I’ll be honest, I don’t know what will happen. Still, if I have to be on the bench and support my teammates, I’ll do it.”

USA v Mexico Prediction

USA wins 2-1

USA v Mexico Betting Odds

USA win – 19/10

Draw – 21/10

Mexico win – 13/10

USA v Mexico Live Online

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