Mexico beat USA 3-2 in CONCACAF playoff

Reuters: Mexico won a pulsating CONCACAF Cup playoff match against the United States 3-2 in extra time at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday (October 10) to book their place in the next Confederations Cup.

It was their first victory against the U.S. since they clinched the 2011 Gold Cup final played at the same venue, and earned them bragging rights in what has become an intense soccer rivalry over the past two decades. A huge Mexican contingent at the Rose Bowl brought a festive atmosphere to an aging venue that hosted the 1994 World Cup final and green, white and red Mexican flags were continually waved above a sea of sombreros in a crowd of 93,000.

Mexico’s win ended a six-match winless run against the U.S. featuring three losses and three draws and earned them a spot at the 2017 Confederations Cup, an eight-nation event to be held in Russia as a prelude to the 2018 World Cup.

Mexico players pose with trophy after defeating the United States 3-2 in overtime in CONCACAF Cup match at Rose Bowl on Saturday –USATODAY Sports