Friday, February 13, 2009

U.S. Defeats Mexico in World Cup Qualifying Soccer Match

The United States Men's National Soccer team recently defeated their biggest rival Mexico 2-0. The United States was boosted by two goals from midfielder Michael Bradley, son of head coach Bob Bradley. Mexico's captain Rafael Marquez earned a red card about 70 minutes into the match for a nasty challenge on U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard. The victory makes the U.S. the definite favorites to win their CONCACAF region and qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Here are the highlights of the game, played in Columbus, Ohio:

3 comments:

  1. That's a great clip, but would you mind providing an English translation of the commentary? Thanks.

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  2. Did you see the match? Was it televised?

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  3. The match was televised on ESPN2.

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